Tag: permafrost
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Rapidly Thawing Permafrost in the Arctic Causes Sinkholes
Abrupt thawing of permafrost in the Arctic is triggering landslides, drowning forests, and causing erosion and craters to form. As the permafrost melts, it releases greenhouse gases into an already toxic environment. This rapid thawing can reshape the landscape of the Arctic in a matter of months. In fact, residents of the small Alaskan town…