by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
In the Arctic region, climate change is not only impacting the ice but also the dynamics of groundwater<\/strong>. This is the conclusion of a study<\/a> by Dalhousie University<\/strong> in Halifax, Canada, which revealed how aquifers<\/strong>\u2014the permeable layers of soil that feed rivers, lakes, and terrestrial ecosystems\u2014are reacting to rising temperatures.<\/p>\n Using maps of climate, soil properties, topography, and permafrost<\/a>, scientists showed that most shallow aquifers drain slowly. This helps keep groundwater close to the surface, keeping the soil<\/strong> and related ecosystems moist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n