Built on ice, not land: The city where the ground is melting beneath people’s homes
Yakutsk, a Siberian city built on permafrost, is experiencing significant challenges as rising temperatures thaw the frozen ground. Buildings require reinforcement, roads deform, and infrastructure faces strain, forcing engineers and residents to adapt to unpredictable ground stability. This visible impact highlights the profound effects of climate change on Arctic settlements.
Yakutsk, a Siberian city built on permafrost, is experiencing significant challenges as rising temperatures thaw the frozen ground. Buildings require reinforcement, roads deform, and infrastructure faces strain, forcing engineers and residents to adapt to unpredictable ground stability. This visible impact highlights the profound effects of climate change on Arctic settlements.
