Thawing is impacting both above ground and underground fuel storage. They have started on a plan to empty the fuel tank and relocate it or fix the foundation.
Staircases are separating from building and utility poles leaning.
The ground under the new road is developing a sink hole and affecting the foundation of the adjacent house.
Ground settling is causing a wide range of impacts in Noatak, including to the water treatment plant. But are there benchmarks to monitor the changes in the water plant?
Erosion of Russian era graves is a concern because of history with epidemic, and tribal office has to collect and rebury remains.
Noatak site experiencing thawing and subsidence.
Observers seek guidance on causes for road cracks and how to address damage.
This year was one of the warmest and wettest in recorded history, and permafrost thaw is causing the ground at the mass gravesite to sink.
This year was one of the warmest and wettest in recorded history and permafrost thaw is causing the ground at the community cemetary to thaw and erode. The community is seeking guidance on best practices for relocation of remains.
Concern about permafrost thaw and possible impacts to underground water and wastewater lines.
Kettle ponds in Denali National Park contain less water this spring than in previous years, due to low snowfall and permafrost thaw. Shrubs are replacing grasses as the lakes dry.
Thawing and eroding is destroying river bank, impacting access, threatening infrastructure, and causing safety concerns.
Thinner sea ice and melting permafrost. Is it related to changes in the Earth's axis?
Permafrost thaw is affecting houses, roads, and ice cellars.
Leaning utility poles in south Anchorage
While taking photos this afternoon of the snow ice on various objects near the Native Village of Unalakleet, which was on the approximate order of 4 minutes and with very little wind (playground, grass, powerlines), my hands were cold due to the "wetness" in the air and the ambient air temperature.
Community concerned about health and safety from old site.
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