Which risk increases when thermokarst lake formation expands rapidly in Siberian permafrost regions?

💡 Explanation

When thermokarst lake formation expands, thawing permafrost releases trapped organic matter which microbial activity consequently converts into methane due to anaerobic decomposition. Therefore accelerated methane release results, rather than albedo increase, enhanced erosion globally, or decreased river discharge which depend on alternative processes.

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