Past Presentation: Impacts of Permafrost Change on Arctic Security and Training Operations

Past Presentation: Impacts of Permafrost Change on Arctic Security and Training Operations

Merritt R. Turetsky, Director of Arctic Security at the University of Colorado, delivered an engaging session in 2025 on how permafrost change is shaping Arctic security and military training operations. Her presentation provides a clear, accessible overview of several critical topics, including:

  • The Arctic Security System at the University of Colorado Boulder
  • Permafrost distribution across the region The U.S. Army CRREL
  • Permafrost Tunnel Thaw, subsidence, and flooding impacts
  • Landscape transformation modeling and its implications for all‑season training in Alaska