Climate change may lead to the complete disappearance of permafrost in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug of Russia by 2042, said Alexander Podoroga, Deputy Governor of the region.
"Yamal is experiencing the effects of climate change in the state of permafrost more than any other Arctic region. The main reason is the loss of bearing capacity of frozen soils. According to various estimates, it is expected that permafrost may disappear completely by 2042 of climatic conditions don't change," Podoroga added.
He noted that by 2050, the bearing capacity of soils will decrease to 60%, and about 54% of capital construction facilities in the region will receive damage of varying degrees, TASS reports.
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