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Anna Liljedahl

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Scientists are using AI to track permafrost thaw as Arctic lakes vanish in hours

A new near-real-time monitoring tool has identified 30 additional drained lakes in northwestern Alaska since June 2026.

29.08.2026 10

Fortune

Anna Liljedahl

Disappearing lakes and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near‑real time

The abrupt disappearance of a lake is one clear sign that the ice below is melting, and a clue to wider permafrost changes.

27.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Anna Liljedahl

Disappearing lakes, old photos and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near‑real time

The abrupt disappearance of a lake is one clear sign that the ice below is melting, and a clue to wider permafrost changes.

26.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Anna Liljedahl