Threats to Arctic River Deltas and Their Carbon Reserves Amid Climate Change
The Arctic Ocean is fed by rivers like the Lena and Mackenzie, which hold significant carbon reserves in their deltas. However, these ecosystems are increasingly threatened by climate change.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 6 days ago
Rivers such as the Lena in Siberia and the Mackenzie in Canada flow into the Arctic Ocean, contributing to important ecosystems north of the Arctic Circle.
These river deltas are crucial as they store large amounts of carbon in frozen soil, which plays a significant role in the global carbon cycle.
Unfortunately, climate change poses a serious threat to these vital ecosystems, potentially impacting their ability to store carbon effectively.