Wetland Formation Monitoring
Track the development and expansion of thermokarst wetlands
Wetland Area Expansion
Wetland Development Stages
Total Wetland Area
2,450 km²
+15.2% from 2020
New Ponds Formed
1,234
+8.7% annually
Peat Accumulation Rate
2.3 mm/year
Stable trend
Habitat Restructuring Analysis
Monitor changes in vegetation communities and wildlife habitats
Vegetation Community Shifts
Wildlife Habitat Changes
Habitat Fragmentation Index
65% - High FragmentationBiodiversity Change
+78% Local Species RichnessHabitat Connectivity
42% - Reduced ConnectivityCarbon Dynamics Monitoring
Track carbon release, sequestration, and greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse Gas Fluxes
Carbon Balance
Annual CO₂ Release
2.1 Pg C
+12% increase
Methane Emissions
35 Tg CH₄
+8% increase
Net Carbon Balance
-1.2 Pg C
Net Source
Regional Analysis Dashboard
Compare thermokarst expansion across different Arctic regions
Yukon
85% expansion
Mackenzie Delta
72% expansion
Western Siberia
91% expansion
Laptev Sea
68% expansion
Regional Comparison
Fastest Expanding Region
Western Siberia shows 91% thermokarst expansion over the last decade, driven by rapid permafrost thaw and extensive wetland formation.
Most Stable Region
Canadian Arctic islands maintain relatively stable permafrost conditions, though coastal erosion is accelerating wetland development.
Highest Carbon Release
Yamal Peninsula in Russia releases approximately 0.3 Pg C annually from thermokarst processes, primarily as methane from wetlands.