Sunday, October 18, 2020

Alaska’s new climate threat: tsunamis linked to melting permafrost

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Scientists are warning of a link between rapid warming and landslides that could threaten towns and tourist attractions

In Alaska and other high, cold places around the world, new research shows that mountains are collapsing as the permafrost that holds them together melts, threatening tsunamis if they fall into the sea.

Scientists are warning that populated areas and major tourist attractions are at risk.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/18/alaska-climate-change-tsunamis-melting-permafrost
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Erin McKittrick



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