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The relentless thaw of permafrost in Alaska and Canada is dramatically reshaping the Arctic landscape. This process, known as thermokarst, creates vast, new lakes, altering drainage patterns, and releasing significant amounts of greenhouse gases trapped within the thawing soil. The collapse of the ground, often resulting in mud flows, disrupts fragile ecosystems and wildlife habitats. This |
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