Which outcome results when high Arctic building foundations thaw?

💡 Explanation

Thermokarst development causes structural collapse because thawing permafrost weakens the ground, with Ice Wedge Thaw being the central mechanism creating unstable cavities. This leads to subsidence, therefore option A is correct rather than options that describe stabilizing or cooling effects under different conditions.

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