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The spatial extent of the permafrost region in the Northern Hemisphere defined in this study. Subregions include boreal Asia (BOAS), boreal Europe (BOEU), boreal North America (BONA), Glaciers and Ice Sheets (Ice), and other permafrost areas (Other). Reprinted with permission from ref. 2.
