Which geological process is accelerated when permafrost thaws beneath an Arctic tundra oil pipeline?

💡 Explanation

When permafrost thaws, thermokarst develops because the melting ice creates voids, which cause ground collapse as the soil structure weakens. Therefore, subsidence accelerates, rather than erosion, oxidation or weathering, which involve different ambient triggers and surface effects.

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