Groundwater in the Arctic is delivering more carbon into the ocean than was previously known

Groundwater in the arctic is delivering more carbon into the ocean than was previously known

A relatively small amount of groundwater trickling through Alaska’s tundra is releasing huge quantities of carbon into the ocean, where it can contribute to climate change.

Groundwater in Arctic is delivering more carbon into the ocean than was previously known

A relatively small amount of groundwater trickling through Alaska's tundra is releasing huge quantities of carbon into the ocean, where it can contribute to climate change.

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Groundwater In Arctic Delivering More Carbon Into Ocean Than Previously Known

Groundwater in the Arctic is delivering more carbon into the ocean than was previously known

A relatively small amount of groundwater trickling through Alaska's tundra is releasing huge quantities of carbon into the ocean, where it can contribute to climate change, according to new research out of The University of Texas at Austin.

Arctic groundwater is releasing a hidden flood of carbon into the ocean

New research has found that groundwater in the Arctic is releasing large amounts of carbon into the ocean—much more than scientists previously thought. Even though only a small amount of groundwater flows through Alaska’s tundra, it is carrying about 230 tons of organic carbon into the ocean each day during the summer. This is similar […] The post Arctic groundwater is releasing a hidden flood of carbon into the ocean appeared first on Knowridge…