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Arctic Graves Are Thawing at ‘Corpse Point,’ Turning Climate Change Into a Heritage Emergency
A new study finds that centuries-old whaler burials at Likneset in Svalbard are degrading as permafrost thaws, exposing how climate change is eroding archaeological sites in the Arctic.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers found significant burial degradation at Likneset since the 1970s.
- Collapsed coffin elements and disturbed remains show active climate-linked damage.
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