Permafrost

Siberia Has a Gateway to Hell, and It’s Rapidly Expanding

In the cold and unhospitable environment of Siberia, a giant hole is breaking open the land. This hole has the shape of a stingray, and it is viewable from space. The story of this "Gateway to Hell" in Siberia...

Wolf With Teeth Intact Pulled Out of Siberia’s Ice 44,000 Years Later

An ancient wolf with its fearsome teeth intact has been uncovered from the permafrost in Siberia after 44,000 years. Experts say the adult male wolf found in Yakutia, eastern Russia, has amazingly preserved fur, bone and even organs, as well...

Gulf Stream Could Collapse as Early as 2025, Study Suggests

New research indicates that the Gulf Stream system might collapse by 2025. This vital ocean current, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) to scientists, plays an important role in our climate. If it shuts down, it could...

“Zombie” Virus that Spent 48,500 Years Frozen is Revived

The Arctic's permafrost, a frozen layer of soil, is melting due to rising temperatures, potentially awakening viruses dormant for millennia. Experts caution that the threat, although minimal, is being underestimated. Thawing could also release hazardous waste from the Cold War...

Pandoravirus: The Melting Arctic Is Releasing Ancient Germs

A Pandoravirus has been revived after remaining dormant in the Siberian permafrost for nearly fifty thousand years.  By Paul Hunter Scientists have recently revived several large viruses that had been buried in the frozen Siberian ground (permafrost) for tens of thousands...