permafrost
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One of the most notable findings is how much of the change is tied directly to permafrost thaw.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Those who think history is by its nature a sort of settled permafrost will be surprised to see how the discipline has changed over the past half century.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Canada and Russia, where large amounts of ice and permafrost are melting, are losing the most fresh water.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
"The thawing of permafrost at very high elevation led to the collapse of the summit," he explains.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025
Crumbling permafrost lake walls were one thing, but what happened when it got so hot that the houses in town began to settle and sink into the softer soil?
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing permafrost
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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