Articles | Volume 20, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-20-2017-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-20-2017-2026
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13 Apr 2026
Research article |  | 13 Apr 2026

Effects of disturbance on seasonal CO2 dynamics in two boreal forest sites underlain by permafrost

Dragos A. Vas, Jaimie R. West, David Brodylo, Amanda J. Barker, W. Brad Baxter, and Robyn A. Barbato

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Soil disturbances significantly increase soil temperatures, alter microbial communities, and boost carbon emissions. This can accelerate permafrost degradation, affecting the climate. Disturbances change the relationships between temperature, moisture, and carbon emissions, leading to higher emissions. Understanding these changes is crucial for modeling carbon cycles and mitigating the impacts of soil disturbances on the environment.
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