Which geomorphological event is accelerated when discontinuous permafrost thaws?

💡 Explanation

Thermokarst lake formation increases because permafrost degradation results in ground subsidence via thaw settlement involving thermal erosion rather than deposition or altered glacial features. Therefore, increased lake formation is likely rather than stabilization due to melting.

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