In Russia, a system of background monitoring of the state of permafrost is actively developing. According to the Minister of Natural Resources resources and ecology Alexander Kozlov, 78 of the 140 planned thermometric wells have already been drilled. This initiative will help timely adjust construction projects in the Arctic and adapt infrastructure to climate change.
Each well is equipped with sensors that record temperature at different depths around the clock. The received data is transmitted in real time to the Monitoring Center. This allows scientists to quickly analyze changes in the state of permafrost and predict possible risks.
“Until 2023, Russia did not have a comprehensive system for background monitoring of permafrost,” Kozlov noted. “We now have a basis for developing geotechnical monitoring, which is critical to the safety of Arctic sites.”
By the end of 2025, an action plan to adapt Arctic infrastructure to permafrost thawing should be approved. The monitoring system will become its key element, providing a reliable basis for decision-making in construction and transport.
This project will not only increase the sustainability of facilities in the face of changing climate, but will also reduce the economic risks associated with soil deformation.
Source: geoinfo.ru
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