How climate change may amplify the impact of earthquakes in the Arctic

Permafrost refers to permanently frozen ground.

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• The rock is held together by ice, much like cement binds concrete.
• However, when the ice thaws, the ground becomes weak and unstable.
• During an earthquake, this can trigger a series of natural hazards.

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