Permafrost Sinking Rapidly
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Research finds frozen ground in the Arctic is sinking at an increased rate
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A new study from the George Washington University shows that frozen ground is sinking at an alarming rate across high-latitude and high-altitude cold regions of the Arctic .
The study authors indicate that more widespread, systemic monitoring of thaw subsidence is urgently needed.
In addition, wildfires and human activities such as construction accelerate this process.