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Svalbard “Doomsday” Seed Vault Floods After Record Winter Temperatures

May 19, 2017 Rory Stott 0

Earlier this year, the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard was flooded after record high temperatures over the winter caused some of the permafrost surrounding the vault to melt, reports The Guardian. The building’s entrance tunnel was flooded and then froze to create conditions “like a glacier” for those trying to enter. Fortunately, the vault itself was not breached, meaning no harm came to the building’s precious contents. However, the incident has raised questions about whether the building will be able to fulfill its purpose in the long term.

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Svalbard “Doomsday” Seed Vault Floods After Record Winter Temperatures

May 19, 2017 Rory Stott 0

Earlier this year, the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard was flooded after record high temperatures over the winter caused some of the permafrost surrounding the vault to melt, reports The Guardian. The building’s entrance tunnel was flooded and then froze to create conditions “like a glacier” for those trying to enter. Fortunately, the vault itself was not breached, meaning no harm came to the building’s precious contents. However, the incident has raised questions about whether the building will be able to fulfill its purpose in the long term.

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8 Stylish Ideas for Shady Outdoor Retreats (9 photos)

May 19, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0
To add a spot of shade in your backyard, all you really need to do is open up a big umbrella. But with today’s options for shade sails, screens and trellises, we’ve come to expect our shade structures not only to shade the backyard but also to serve as stylish features in the landscape.
Here are…