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permafrost

[pur-muh-frawst, -frost] / ˈpɜr məˌfrɔst, -ˌfrɒst /


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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

Geological changes unrelated to climate change also played a role, he concedes - but he points out that glaciers and permafrost are key stabilising factors across the alps.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

Because the frozen permafrost was just a half meter beneath the active layer of soil, all the water on the tundra stayed near the surface.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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