Rivers are driving a hidden permafrost meltdown, with thaw progressing 15% faster than expected

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Apr 18, 2026, 6:39 am323 ptsTop
Thawing permafrost buried underneath rivers may be accelerating permafrost degradation faster than previously estimated in these inundated regions, according to new research shared at the 2026 SSA Annual Meeting.

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