Which mechanism slows stream discharge as permafrost thaws?

💡 Explanation

Increased hyporheic exchange causes greater water transfer from the stream into the subsurface as thaw increases soil permeability; therefore stream discharge slows down because water is diverted into subsurface flows, rather than only from direct surface inputs.

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