2025-10-31

Department of Physical Geography

Glacier of the month

Mikkaglaciären. Photo: Per Holmlund

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2025-09-30

Bolin Centre for Climate Research

Thawing permafrost contributed to past increases in atmosphere carbon dioxide levels

Thawing permafrost may have played a much larger role in the rise of carbon dioxide after the last Ice Age than previously believed. A new study led by researchers at the Bolin Centre suggests that up to half of the pre-industrial increase can be traced to carbon released from thawing soils in the northern hemisphere. These changes mainly occurred between 17,000 and 10,000 years ago.

2025-09-15

Department of Physical Geography

The volcanic eruption that left its mark on both landscape and science

The studies of the ashes have been important for scientific progress in geosciences — advancements that continue to resonate today.

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2025-09-12

Kebnekaise's southern peak continues to melt

This year's measurement of Kebnekaise's southern peak shows that the peak has decreased by 1.5 metres compared to last year. This is the seventh year in a row that Kebnekaise´s southern peak is lower than the northern peak. 

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