As Tundra Thaws, an Alaskan River Turns Orange

As Tundra Thaws, an Alaskan River Turns Orange

A dramatic shift in the Alaskan landscape is underway. As unprecedented heat melts long-frozen tundra, runoff is altering the composition of Arctic rivers and streams. One such waterway is Tukpahlearik Creek in northern Alaska, which recently turned a striking shade of orange.

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