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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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the arctic
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- Proper Noun
- The region around the North Pole.
- Adjective
- Relating to the Arctic region or its climate.
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be expecting or planning to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on someone
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- The highest point or part of something.
- The beginning of a period of time.
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- A lid or covering for something.
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- Having a good understanding of something; well-informed about.
- Located above or on the upper surface of something.
- Idiom
- Having control of a situation; managing effectively.
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