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Thawing Permafrost Primes Slumps
- Thawing permafrost in Arctic hillsides and shorelines causes slumps known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps.
- Up to 90% of Canada's Arctic slumps recur in the same location as previous slumps.
- Seawater penetration destabilizes the permafrost and contributes to the formation of slumps.
- Factors such as changes in ground cover and active slumps contribute to the warming of underlying permafrost, resulting in more slumps.
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