2021 Arctic study by UMass Amherst finds Arctic region to be 25% wetter with 30% more subsurface runoff by 2100 due to climate change.
Arctic rivers face significant changes due to warming climate, permafrost thaw, and accelerated water cycle, according to a University of Massachusetts Amherst study. Combining satellite data, field observations, and numerical modeling, the research revealed that the Arctic region will be 25% wetter with 30% more subsurface runoff by 2100, impacting its ecosystems and having global consequences. With the Arctic warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, the study highlights the importance of understanding how climate change influences the water cycle and ecosystems.
March 05, 2024
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