Yamal Peninsual, Russia - Periglacial Landscape Flashcards
What temperature does it fall to in winter
-50C
How deep is the permafrost
300m
What is the name of the local reindeer herders
Nenets
What is a danger if the permafrost melts
Greenhouse gases will be released
How much carbon is stored in the permafrost
2x as much as in the atmosphere
How many people does the reindeer herding support
10,000
How many reindeers do the nenets herd
300,000
Name 5 things the reindeer are used for
Transport, clothing, tents, meat and income
How much of the Yamal Peninsula is privately owned
80%
What natural resource lies beneath the peninsula
Worlds largest natural gas reserve
What was discover on the peninsula in July 2014 and what caused them
Large sink holes caused by methane being released when the permafrost melted
What gas giant is planning development in the area
Gazprom
How long is the planned railway
572km
What are the planned projects in the area
Railway line, gas pipeline and bridges
How many herders have been evicted due to the development plans
160
What is the name of the local gas field
Bovanenkovo gas field
What impact does development cause on the Nenets
Destruction of pastures, forcing overgrazing and disruption to migration routes.
How does the change in climate impact the Nenets
Causes earlier springs and later autumn freeze making it harder to cross the tundra
Why are the reindeer herders at risk
The economic value of the natural gases is greater than that of the reindeer
Why was gas work suspended in 1980
It was very expensive
What 5 things is Gasprom promising to do for the Nenets
Build houses, schools, hospitals, fish and venison processing factorise and financial support
What impact does this have on the Nenets culture
It forces them away from there native life and towards modern culture
