Rivers Accelerate Permafrost Thaw 15% Faster Than
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- Researchers report permafrost thaw under rivers is 15% faster than prior estimates (per source)
- Riverine permafrost zones are identified as hotspots of accelerated melt (per source)
- 2026 SSA Annual Meeting presented the findings to the scientific community (per source)
Why it matters: 15% faster thaw releases more greenhouse gases, increasing emissions for Arctic communities.
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