Permafrost thawed by climate change threatens remote villages in Alaska
Summary
Rising temperatures in the Arctic region of Alaska are causing the ground to become unstable because of melting permafrost. This is forcing an Alaska Native village to move to a safer location.Key Facts
- Rising temperatures in Alaska are causing permafrost to melt.
- Permafrost is permanently frozen ground.
- When permafrost melts, it mixes with the soil, leading to unstable ground known as "Alaskan quicksand."
- An Alaska Native village in the Arctic tundra needs to relocate due to this instability.
- The Yup'ik people are one of the groups affected by this change.
- The report was provided by a team from the Medill School of Journalism.
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