ASSESSMENT OF THE POSSIBILITY OF RESTORING GEOCRYOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF TERRITORIES WITH HIGHLY ICEY SEDIMENTS OF CENTRAL YAKUTIA

Rising air temperatures in northern latitudes cause rapid transformation of permafrost, leading to environmental and socio-economic problems. Thermokarst processes leading to surface subsidence are more intense in open landscapes with thin protective layers. The research in Central Yakutia is aimed at restoring disturbed areas by recreating a protective layer using the author's methodology. Preliminary results show that water-saturated protective layers and snow compaction can effectively restore and preserve geocryological conditions. The authors achieved stable temperatures and reduced thaw depths, and will try to get a restored protective layer this year. The results obtained can contribute to the improvement of living comfort, preservation of agricultural land and development of permafrost conservation technologies.