Stable carbon isotopes as indicators for environmental change in palsa peats

Palsa peats are unique northern ecosystems formed under an arctic climate and characterized by a high biodiversity and sensitive ecology. The stability of the palsas are seriously threatened by climate warming which will change the permafrost dynamic and induce a degradation of the mires. <br...

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Main Authors: C. Alewell, R. Giesler, J. Klaminder, J. Leifeld, M. Rollog
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-07-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/8/1769/2011/bg-8-1769-2011.pdf