That water is typically thought to run off into the ocean and contribute to sea level rise, but Loisel thinks the porous sphagnum moss that makes up most peat may be drinking in the excess moisture.

• 通常认为融化产生的水汇入海洋从而造成海平面升高。但是鲁伊赛却认为，构成泥炭沼泽的渗透性强的泥苔藓也许可以额外吸附大量的水分。