Which acceleration in erosion occurs where mountain permafrost thaws?

💡 Explanation

Increased freeze-thaw weathering occurs because permafrost thaw introduces more water subject to freeze-thaw cycles which mechanically breakup rock, therefore leading to accelerated erosion, rather than biological or depositional changes.

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