Which outcome arises when arctic soil experiences summer thaw?

💡 Explanation

Summer thaw saturates the active layer causing solifluction, a downslope movement of soil material due to gravity on the saturated soil, because reduced friction and increased weight facilitate motion; therefore mass displacement, rather than any alternative, occurs.

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