Our team recently published a new study in Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, which is focusing on identifying the mechanisms behind OC-mineral interactions within the sediments of the Batagay megaslump (Siberia). Accurately quantifying the characteristics and determinants of mineral-OC interactions is essential for realistic evaluations of permafrost-carbon-climate feedbacks.
(Photo credit: Alexander Kizyakov)
Thomas, M., Jongejans, L.L., Strauss, J., Vermylen, C., Calcus, S., Opel, T., Kizyakov, A., Wetterich, S., Grosse, G., Opfergelt, S. A Third of Organic Carbon Is Mineral Bound in Permafrost Sediments Exposed by the World’s Largest Thaw Slump, Batagay, Siberia. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 2024, 0:1-16, doi.org/10.1002/ppp.2230.