Scientists believe that #permafrost – at its deepest levels – may contain #viruses that are up to a million years old and so will be far older than our own species, which is thought to have emerged about 300,000 years ago.

Because of the disappearance of #Arctic #SeaIce, huge mining operations are being planned to extract #oil and #ores in Siberia's #DeepPermafrost. #ClimateChange

Arctic #ZombieViruses in Siberia could spark terrifying new #pandemic, scientists warn
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/21/arctic-zombie-viruses-in-siberia-could-spark-terrifying-new-pandemic-scientists-warn