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Thawing ice wedges create ponds on the Arctic Coastal Plain

By Alaska Science Center
Thawing ice wedges create ponds on the Arctic Coastal Plain
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Detailed Description

Thawing ice wedges create ponds on the Arctic Coastal Plain.  The shape of these ponds influences how their water levels and nutrient concentrations change over the year.  These variables in turn influence pond ecosystems and use by waterbirds.

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Public Domain.