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How to Measure the Surface of a Bog

Scientists have known bog breathing for a really long time, but it's incredibly difficult to measure. Scientists are now using radar from a satellite to send a signal down to the b every few days and get measurements on how that surface level is changing over time. The data could help scientists understand if a peatland is functioning as a healthy peatland or whether it's degraded in some way which might emit carbon.

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