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What happens when the permafrost thaws? | BBC Ideas
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/19Ever wondered what happens when the Arctic's frozen ground starts to melt? This fascinating video dives into the science behind permafrost thaw, explaining how it releases greenhouse gases and impacts everything from infrastructure to ancient viruses. You'll pick up tons of specialized vocabulary related to climate science and ecosystems!
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pretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
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UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
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More ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
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More resilient
US /rɪˈzɪljənt/
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UK /rɪ'zɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Recovering quickly from something bad
- Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
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More solid
US /ˈsɑlɪd/
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UK /'sɒlɪd/
- Adjective
- Being able to be trusted; reliable
- Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
- Noun
- Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
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