PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is colder than zero degrees Celsius. PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More is found beneath about 20 percent of the land in the Northern Hemisphere. It is widespread in the Arctic and in parts of Antarctica. Most of the world’s permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More has been frozen for 1000s of years and can be up to 1,500 metres (almost 5,000 feet) thick. The layer of ground above permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More that is subject to annual thawing and freezing is called the active layerThe layer of ground above permafrost that is subject to annual thawing and freezing.... More.
Related contents
-
> Tsambagarav Research Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER Tsambagarav Research Station is a center for glaciological and alpine research at Khovd Branch School of National university of Mongolia, Mongolia, …
> Read more -
> Stanisław Baranowski University of Wrocław Polar Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER Stanislaw Baranowski Polar Station is operated by the Institute of GeographyThe study of the Earth, such as places, landforms, people and …
> Read more -
> Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station “Hahut”, Svalbard (NCUPS) is owned by Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Polar Research Center, Poland. LOCATION …
> Read more -
> Arctic DTU Research Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as areas …
> Read more -
> Adam Mickiewicz University Polar Station “Petuniabukta”
Field SitesNAME AND OWNER Adam Mickiewicz University Polar Station “Petuniabukta”, Svalbard (AMUPS) is owned by Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland. LOCATION The station is located …
> Read more -
> Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER Station Name: Churchill Northern Studies Centre Station Owner: Churchill Research Centre Inc. LOCATION The CNSC is an accessible northern field research …
> Read more -
> CEN Kangiqsualujjuaq Sukuijarvik
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER CEN Kangiqsualujjuaq SUKUIJARVIK Research Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études nordiques (CEN: www.cen.ulaval.ca) at Université Laval. The station …
> Read more -
> The DMI Geophysical Observatory Qaanaaq
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The DMI Geophysical Observatory Qaanaaq. Owned by the Danish Meteorological Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark LOCATION The DMI Geophysical Observatory Qaanaaq is located …
> Read more -
> AWIPEV Arctic Research Base
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER AWIPEV ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as …
> Read more -
> Villum Research Station
Field SitesNAME AND OWNER Villum Research Station, Station Nord (Villum) consist of a garage for storage of vehicles and a tents, generators etc. for a mobile …
> Read more -
> Zackenberg Research Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER Zackenberg Research Station is owned by the government of Greenland. Aarhus University (Denmark) is responsible for running the station. LOCATION Zackenberg …
> Read more -
> Arctic Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER Owner of the ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the …
> Read more -
> CEN Whapmagoostui-Kuujuarapik Research Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The CEN Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) with its secretariat …
> Read more -
> CEN Umiujaq Research Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The Umiujaq Research Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) whose secretariat is …
> Read more -
> CEN Boniface River Field Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The CEN Boniface River Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) whose secretariat …
> Read more -
> CEN Salluit Research Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER CEN Salluit Research Station is owned and run by Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) whose secretariat is based …
> Read more -
> Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory PEARL
Field SitesNAME AND OWNER Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL) operated by the Canadian Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Change (CANDAC) – an informal university …
> Read more -
> Canadian High Arctic Research Station CHARS
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The Canadian High ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More …
> Read more -
> Western Arctic Research Centre
Field SitesNAME AND OWNER The Western ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as …
> Read more -
> Toolik Field Station
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The Toolik Field Station (TFS) belongs to the Institute of ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural …
> Read more -
> Barrow Arctic Research Center/Environmental Observatory
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The Barrow ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More …
> Read more -
> Meinypil’gyno Community Based Biological Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER Meinypil’gyno Community Based Biological Station is owned and run by the Russian bird conservation …
> Read more -
> North-East Science Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 NAME AND OWNER North-East Science Station (NESS) is owned and run by Sergey Zimov and Nikita Zimov. LOCATION …
> Read more -
> Orotuk Field Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER Orotuk Field Station is run by the Institute of Biological Problems of the North, …
> Read more -
> Chokurdakh Scientific Tundra Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER The Chokurdakh Scientific TundraA type of ecosystemAll the living organisms (including people) in an area as well as its physical environment, functioning together as a unit. An ecosystem is made up of plants, animals, microorganisms, soil,... More in which tree growth is limited by …
> Read more -
> Elgeeii Scientific Forest Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 NAME AND OWNER “Elgeeii” scientific forest station of Institute for biological problems of cryolithozone of Siberian branch of …
> Read more -
> Spasskaya Pad Scientific Forest Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER The Spasskaya Pad Scientific Forest Station is owned and run by the Institute for …
> Read more -
> Research Station Samoylov Island
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER The Research Station Samoylov Island is owned and run by the Trofimuk Institute of …
> Read more -
> International Ecological Educational Center “Istomino”
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER International ecological – educational center (IEEC) “Istomino” is owned and run by Baikal Institute …
> Read more -
> Evenkian Field Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 NAME AND OWNER The Tura Field station (Evenkiyskiy oporniy ekspedizionniy punkt) is owned and run by V.N. Sukachev …
> Read more -
> Igarka Geocryology Laboratory
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER The Igarka Geocryology Laboratory is a scientific affiliation of the Melnikov PermafrostPermafrost is frozen …
> Read more -
> Kajbasovo Research Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER The Kajbasovo Research Station belongs to the National Research Tomsk State University, Russia. LOCATION …
> Read more -
> Khanymey Research Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER The Khanymei Research Station belongs to the National Research Tomsk State University, Russia. LOCATION …
> Read more -
> Willem Barentsz Biological Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER Willem Barentsz Biological Station is presently owned by the Administration of Taimyr Reserves, Norilsk, …
> Read more -
> Beliy Island Research Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 NAME AND OWNER Beliy Island Research Station is owned and managed by the Government of the Yamal-Nenets autonomous …
> Read more -
> Numto Park Station
Field SitesCollaborator in the project until spring 2022 STATION NAME AND OWNER The Numto Park Station belongs to the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Dynamics and ClimateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). Climate varies from place-to-place across the Earth. Climate is determined by long-term (over at least... More …
> Read more -
> Sonnblick Observatory
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The Sonnblick Observatory is owned, managed and operated by the „Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik“ (ZAMG). LOCATION Sonnblick Observatory is located …
> Read more -
> Alpine Research and Education Station Furka (ALPFOR)
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The ‘Alpine Research and Education Station Furka’ (ALPFOR) is managed by the non-profit association ALPFOR, which is related to the University …
> Read more -
> Tarfala Research Station
Field SitesTwitter @NKirchnerSthlm Facebook @TarfalaResearchStation Webpage www.natgeo.su.se/tarfala-forskningsstation STATION NAME AND OWNER Tarfala Research Station is a centre for glaciological and alpine research at Stockholm University, Sweden, …
> Read more -
> Polish Polar Station Hornsund
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The Polish Polar Station Hornsund is operated by the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences. LOCATION The station is located …
> Read more -
> CNR Arctic Station “Dirigibile Italia”
Field SitesSTATION NAME AND OWNER The Italian ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More …
> Read more -
> Stories of Arctic Science
PublicationsThis book contains stories of cutting-edge ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More …
> Read more -
> Towards an increasingly biased view on Arctic change – paper in Nature Climate Change
NewsAs the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the resulting geopolitical tensions may impact our ability to understand ongoing ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to …
> Read more -
> Join the INTERACT Expert Pool of Scientists!
NewsINTERACT –The International Network for Research and Monitoring in the Arctic– is seeking experts from various fields of research from natural sciences to human dimension …
> Read more -
> INTERACT in Swedish National Radio
NewsINTERACT coordinator Margareta Johansson was interviewed in Swedish national radio on the exclusion of Russian polar scientists. Ever since the Russian invasion of the Ukraine …
> Read more -
> New deliverable reports from WP7
NewsWP 7, Preparing for a future world: improving education and awareness at all societal levels, has published four deliverable reports based on a co-production of …
> Read more -
> Permafrost Tunnel Virtual Tour
NewsINTERACT partner UAF together with other universities and institutes invites the public to join an exclusive tour of an ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according …
> Read more -
> INTERACT at NSERC PermafrostNet International Day of Permafrost
NewsToday INTERACT will be presented at the NSERC PermafrostNet International Day of PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More. This is an online meeting featuring a series of presentations introducing organizations …
> Read more -
> INTERACT at ASSW2023: TA User Community Meeting 2023 and more
Meetings INTERACT III NewsWe are back from one full week of meetings, interesting sessions and many fruitful discussions at ASSW2023. Thanks to the organisers of the event for …
> Read more -
> PhD research Fellow on biogeochemistry in permafrost peatlands
NewsINTERACT partner University of Oslo is announcing a 3-year PhD Research Fellowship position with focus on biogeochemistryThe study of the cycling of chemicals between organisms …
> Read more -
> Call for researchers/experts to join the INTERACT Expert Pool of scientists
NewsINTERACT –The International Network for Research and Monitoring in the Arctic– is seeking experts from various fields of research from natural sciences to human dimension …
> Read more -
> New EU Polar Cluster newsletter available
NewsBeing an EU project, INTERACT is part of the EU Polar Cluster, an initiative that brings together EU projects from both the ArcticDefinitions of the …
> Read more -
> ISAR call for abstracts
NewsThe Seventh International Symposium on ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as …
> Read more -
> INTERACT – EU Polar Cluster
NewsBeing not only a network of research stations sharing best practices and putting scientists in the field across the ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according …
> Read more -
> INTERACT TA User Community meeting at ASSW2022: Highlight presentations now available on-line
NewsThe highlight presentations of the INTERACT TA User Community meeting “Current ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. …
> Read more -
> INTERACT TA Community Meeting today at 9.30 in UIT
NewsPlease join us today, in person or via Zoom (please find the registration link further down). INTERACT TA User Community: Current ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More research addressing global …
> Read more -
> Join the INTERACT TA Community Meeting on 29th March at 9.30-13.00 CEST
NewsINTERACT TA User Community: Current ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as …
> Read more -
> APECS-ARICE webinar
NewsARICE and APECSAssociation of Polar Early Career Scientists.... More are holding a webinar on “Tracing PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for …
> Read more -
> Webinar on Siberia and environmental change 16th November
NewsWelcome to the Siberian Environmental Change Seminar on 16th November (online). This seminar presents the results from a newly released Ambio Special Issue on Siberia …
> Read more -
> Call for researchers/experts to join the INTERACT Expert Pool of scientists
NewsINTERACT –The International Network for Research and Monitoring in the Arctic– is seeking experts from various fields of research from natural sciences to human dimension …
> Read more -
> New film about permafrost preservation
NewsINTERACT partner North-East Science Station and the project Pleistocene Park is featured in a new film about permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or …
> Read more -
> Two PhD positions in Switzerland (one in Davos) on Permafrost Thaw
NewsThe Research Unit Forest Soils and BiogeochemistryThe study of the cycling of chemicals between organisms and the surface environment of the Earth. The Earth’s surface …
> Read more -
> INTERACT station manager interviewed about thawing permafrost
NewsThe Siberian Times published a feature article on the consequences of thawing permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 …
> Read more -
> Atmosphere special issue on “Permafrost Peatlands under Rapid Climate Warming”
NewsA special issue of Atmosphere with the theme PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two …
> Read more -
> Two open PhD positions at INTERACT partners
NewsUNIS in Svalbard has an open permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more …
> Read more -
> INTERACT presented at NSERC virtual meeting
NewsToday INTERACT is presented at the NSERC PermafrostNet & Canadian PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) …
> Read more -
> Applications open for the 2020-2021 APECS Canada Board
NewsAPECSAssociation of Polar Early Career Scientists…. More Canada is a diverse group of early career scientists who are part of the larger APECSAssociation of Polar …
> Read more -
> Special report on the Arctic and Siberia in Euronews
NewsA special report on how global warmingThe enhanced greenhouse effect due to human activity and the resulting widely accepted rising average temperature near the surface …
> Read more -
> INTERACT Stories of Arctic Science and Stations continue on June 16th at 14-15 CEST
NewsINTERACT Stories of ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as areas having …
> Read more -
> PhD position available at INTERACT partner Stockholm University
NewsThe Department of Environmental ScienceThe study of the environment and the solution of environmental problems…. More at INTERACT partner Stockholm University has an opening for …
> Read more -
> EU Polar Cluster – new website
NewsINTERACT is part of The EU Polar Cluster, which now has a new website: https://www.polarcluster.eu/ The EU Polar Cluster currently comprises of 14 projects: APPLICATE, …
> Read more -
> PhD Position “Permafrost thaw events” available at INTERACT partner AWI
NewsThe PhD candidate will use datasets and field studies to explore how changing water surfaces in the ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, …
> Read more -
> Tune in to the INTERACT Arctic Research Blogs
NewsWhen things slow down during the summer holiday season, in arcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some …
> Read more -
> Professor Position Available at INTERACT Partner Stockholm University
NewsThe Department of Environmental ScienceThe study of the environment and the solution of environmental problems…. More and Analytical ChemistryThe study of matter at the atomic …
> Read more -
> Thawing permafrost – a hot topic
NewsNunataryuk, part of the EU ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as …
> Read more -
> INTERACT at EUCOP 2018 in Chamonix, France
NewsToday is the first day of sessions at the 5th European Conference on PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius …
> Read more -
> Summer school at INTERACT partner TSU
News5th International Summer School for Students and Young Scientists — 2018 Natural and human environment of ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, …
> Read more -
> INTERACT part of the EU Arctic Cluster
NewsThe EU ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as areas having a …
> Read more -
> Call for Registration: Arctic Alaska Vegetation Summer Field Course
NewsArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as areas having a high latitude, …
> Read more -
> INTERACT Data Forum was presented at the RDA in Montreal
NewsThe 10th RDA (Research Data Alliance) Plenary Meeting was held 19 to 21 September 2017 in Montréal, Canada and the INTERACT Data Forum was presented …
> Read more -
> Siberian tundra eruptions
NewsINTERACT observer station manager Aleksandr Sokolov in article on methaneA colourless, odourless gas (chemical formula CH4). Some microbesproduce methaneA colourless, odourless gas (chemical formula CH4). Some microbesproduce methane. It can also be found in underground deposits. Methane is the main component of natural gas, which is is an important... More. It can also be found in underground …
> Read more -
> Available positions at INTERACT Partner AWI
NewsTwo Positions Available at Alfred Wegener Institute: PhD in Land Surface Process and Technician in Geodata and Model Administration The Periglacial Research section at the …
> Read more -
> Release of 5 AMAP Assessments
NewsOn the 25th of April 5 new AMAPArctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme. One of the working groups of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More Council. Established in 1991. AMAPArctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme. One of the working groups of the Arctic Council. Established in 1991. AMAP is responsible for measuring the levels of pollutants in the Arctic, and... More …
> Read more -
> Canada
Canada´s territory extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and …
> Read more -
> Alaska, USA
Alaska is the 49th and largest U.S. state with an area of 1,718,000 km². It is a sparsely populated state with around 731,000 inhabitants (0.4/km2), …
> Read more -
> INTERACT goals, societal challenges and TA
INTERACT is a pan-arctic network of research stations covering all major environmental envelopes/ecozones (A.-F.) in the ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, …
> Read more -
> Transport and communication
Connecting the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More: Transport and Communication ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More …
> Read more -
> INTERACT Educational Resources
INTERACT has developed several educational toolkits for teachers. There are toolkits on glaciers, permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius …
> Read more -
> TA Ambassadors
INTERACT TA Ambassadors are scientists who have conducted research at INTERACT stations with the support from Transnational Access. TA Ambassadors share knowledge –based on their …
> Read more -
> Collaborations
APECSAssociation of Polar Early Career Scientists.... More The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECSAssociation of Polar Early Career Scientists.... More) is an international and interdisciplinary organization for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early career faculty …
> Read more -
> TA User Community
The Transnational Access User Community consists of all previous and current INTERACT TA/RA Users, as well of those interested about INTERACT Transnational/Remote Access. The TA …
> Read more -
> Raising Arctic Awareness
INTERACT aims to inform and interact with the public, stakeholders and primary, secondary and tertiary students. In particular, we will work with people living in …
> Read more -
> Home
Welcome to INTERACT – International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More INTERACT is an infrastructure project under the auspices of SCANNET, an …
> Read more -
> Tundra
GlossaryA type of ecosystemAll the living organisms (including people) in an area as well as its physical environment, functioning together as a unit. An ecosystemAll the living organisms (including people) in an area as well as its physical environment, functioning together as a unit. An ecosystem is made up of plants, animals, microorganisms, soil,... More …
> Read more -
> Thermokarst lake
GlossaryA (usually shallow) body of water found in a depression within a thermokarst landform. The water is from thawed permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below …
> Read more -
> Thermokarst
GlossaryA landform that results when ground ice (ice-rich permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or …
> Read more -
> SWIPA
Glossary“Snow, Water, Ice, PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms …
> Read more -
> Pingo
GlossaryA frost mound, consisting of an ice core covered with soil and vegetation. They are found in permafrost regions. They are formed when water is naturally injected …
> Read more -
> Peat
GlossaryPeatPeat is a soil type formed from slowly decomposing vegetation. It is found in wet areas where the lack of oxygen slows the breakdown of …
> Read more -
> Palsa mire
GlossaryA type of mire (or boggy wetland) complex found in boreal and alpine regions. Palsas are peatPeat is a soil type formed from slowly decomposing vegetation. It is found …
> Read more -
> Climate feedback mechanism
GlossaryA change in the climateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). ClimateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). Climate varies from place-to-place across the Earth. Climate is determined by long-term (over at least... More varies from place-to-place across the …
> Read more -
> Arctic
GlossaryDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More as areas having …
> Read more -
> Active layer
GlossaryThe layer of ground above permafrost that is subject to annual thawing and freezing.
> Read more -
-
