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Ronald Sletten is a Research Associate Professor Emeritus with a focus on high latitudes. He has a background in geochemistry and has worked extensively in Alaska, including as a construction manager for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline at Prudhoe Bay. His research centers on the elements that influence northern ecosystems, especially the dynamics of permafrost. He investigates the chemical and physical processes in soils and how these are influenced by biological processes. Beyond Alaska, Sletten has conducted significant research at various sites in the far north, including Svalbard, Devon Island, and Greenland. He has also worked in the Dry Valleys of Antarctica, the largest snow-free area on the continent. His research is vital for understanding past ice sheet dynamics and climate changes, which is critical for predicting future repercussions of a rapidly changing climate.
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