Permafrost Crater in Russia's Far East Thaws Amid Global Warming

The Batagaika crater in Russia's Far East, known as the world's largest permafrost crater, is expanding due to the thawing of the permafrost caused by rising temperatures. The crater, also called a mega-slump, formed in the 1970s and has been growing rapidly. Thawing permafrost poses a significant danger, releasing greenhouse gases stored in the soil and contributing to climate change. The expansion of such craters is expected to continue as temperatures rise, leading to further climate warming.