Batagay megaslump
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The Batagay megaslump (also called the Batagaika crater) is a large pit in Siberia. It is caused by the permafrost melting. This megaslump began as a cut on the side of a hill. It is the largest megaslump in the world.[1] Scientists are interested in the Batagay because it has a natural record of past ecology. Remains of extinct animals such as the prehistoric steppe bison and cave lion have been recovered.[2]
References
- ↑ Stone, Richard (2020-07-28). "Siberia's 'Gateway to the Underworld' Grows as Record Heat Wave Thaws Permafrost.". Science. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/07/siberia-s-gateway-underworld-grows-record-heat-wave-thaws-permafrost. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- ↑ Batagaika Crater Expands (in en). earthobservatory.nasa.gov (2017-04-27). Retrieved 2020-07-29.