Permafrost Anomaly Alert - NODE: IQT-HINTERLAND

◤ STATUS: ANOMALY DETECTED ◢
↳ ACTIVE LAYER DEEPENING: ~12 cm / 48h
↳ FIELD OBS: Methane odor near thaw slump
↳ INSTRUMENTS: Baseline (no anomalies)
↳ NODE: CIRAS PERMAFROST SURVEY ARRAY

Event Summary:
Field team recorded rapid thaw progression in Iqaluit hinterland on Aug 18, 2025, 19:11. Distinct methane odor reported near thaw slump. Instruments confirmed normal readings — no atmospheric spike detected. Discrepancy persists despite recalibration.

Observations:

• Active layer deepened 12 cm within 48 hours
• Human-sensed methane odor uncorrelated with sensors
• No change in baseline atmospheric metrics
• Team noted “air feels heavy” despite normal data

Directive:
Logged for further uplink investigation. Correlate with satellite methane surveys & nearby DEW archives. Field team to maintain safe perimeter until remote confirmation. Agents to monitor for unexplained discrepancies between human perception and calibrated instruments.

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