Long-buried layers of saline permafrost, accumulated over thousands of years, are now accelerating climate change’s transformation of the Arctic. These ancient layers, formed when the ground was frozen, are destabilizing. Long-term monitoring shows that this thawing is impacting the landscape, causing erosion and ground instability. The release of trapped carbon from the permafrost is a significant concern, potentially contributing to further warming and accelerating the overall impact on the Arctic environment.
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