West Siberian palsa peatlands
Distribution, typology, cyclic development, present day climate-driven changes, seasonal hydrology and impact on CO 2 cycle
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Palsa peatlands occupy extensive areas in Western Siberia which is one of the most paludified flat lowlands of the world. Climatic changes in Western Siberia are more dramatic compared with other northern regions, and changes in palsa landscapes are more notable due to the severe continental climate here. The distribution, peculiarities and climate-indication capacities of West Siberian palsas are poorly known outside Russia. Thus, Western Siberia is one of the most interesting vast natural polygons for studying climate-driven changes in the landscapes. This paper aims to fill the gap in knowledge on West Siberian palsas and their capacity as a climate regulator. We present issues in distribution, typology and cyclic development of palsa peatlands and their actual climate-driven changes. We also analyse the role of palsas in the atmospheric cycle of CO2, and the hydrology of the palsa regions
Climate change · Climatology · Geography · Hydrology (agriculture) · Peat · Permafrost · Physical geography · Climate change and permafrost · Cryospheric studies and observations · Environmental Science · Geology · Oceanography · Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
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| Citation span | 2014 - 2024 (11) |
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