permafrost
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Resolving that uncertainty is important because scientists need to know where the carbon ultimately ends up to estimate how thawing permafrost could affect the climate.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
As permafrost thaws and coastlines erode, some of that carbon is carried into the ocean.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Because the microbes favor fresh marine material, older carbon from thawing permafrost may contribute less to atmospheric greenhouse gas levels than scientists once feared.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
"However, we do need further research here. This is because some of the organic carbon from the permafrost may already have been broken down before it reaches the seabed."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Her words were ordinary but her face was a Siberian permafrost.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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