Study sites

Permafrost extent

Area (km²)

Above sea level (m)

Permafrost temperature (^°C)

Ice-content (%)

Active layer (m)

Site 1

Continuous

576.3

1570

−2.4

>30

1.0 - 3.0

Site 2

Continuous

12.1

1767

−1.2

10 - 20

2.0 - 2.8

Site 3

Continuous

9.5

1856

−1.6

10 - 20

1.2 - 2.0

Site 4

Continuous

14.2

2377

−1.4

N/A

N/A

Site 5

Isolated

0.2

1403

−0.1

0-10

7.5

Site 6

Isolated

76.6

2445

−1.0

N/A

N/A

Site 7

Isolated

0.8

2417

−0.4

N/A

7.8