Distribution and biophysical processes of beaded streams in Arctic permafrost landscapes

Beaded streams are widespread in permafrost regions and are considered a common thermokarst landform. However, little is known about their distribution, how and under what conditions they form, and how their intriguing morphology translates to ecosystem functions and habitat. Here we report on a cir...

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Main Authors: C. D. Arp, M. S. Whitman, B. M. Jones, G. Grosse, B. V. Gaglioti, K. C. Heim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/12/29/2015/bg-12-29-2015.pdf