The Alaskan permafrost is thawing. Here’s why that’s so worrying
Scientific American • 4/1/2026
Summary
A Wisconsin-sized region of frozen soil in Alaska is thawing rapidly. This thawing is resulting in the release of three trillion more gallons of water per year compared to four decades ago.
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