Which mechanism is amplified when climate change warms permafrost surrounding a fjord shoreline?

💡 Explanation

When permafrost thaws due to warming, the decomposition of organic matter releases methane via thermokarst lakes, a powerful greenhouse gas, because the anaerobic conditions optimize methanogenesis creating positive feedback. Therefore, methane release is amplified, rather than rebound, deposition, or salt intrusion, which are driven by distinct mechanisms.

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