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Alaska's new climate threat: Tsunamis linked to melting permafrost

Source: The Guardian, Date: , 2020

In Alaska and other high, cold places around the world, new research shows that mountains are collapsing as the permafrost that holds them together melts, threatening tsunamis if they fall into the sea.Scientists are warning that populated areas and major tourist attractions are at risk.

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