Which risk increases when buildings are constructed on discontinuous permafrost regions?

💡 Explanation

When ground thaws beneath structures in a discontinuous permafrost area, thermokarst develops because thawing reduces soil strength & volume, leading to uneven settling. Therefore localized subsidence risks increase, rather than methane release, acceleratred weathering, or increased albedo, each requiring other distinct environmental drivers.

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