Which risk increases when warming tundra causes thermokarst lake formation?

💡 Explanation

Decreased albedo from increased open water occurs because thermokarst lake formation increases the amount of surface water, leading to less sunlight reflected, applying albeto principles; therefore energy absorption increases, driving more warming, rather than increased methane or CO2 absorption.

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