Why Is Thawing Permafrost Dangerous?
Why Is Thawing Permafrost Dangerous? As permafrost thaws, microbes begin decomposing this material. This process releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane to the atmosphere. When permafrost thaws, so do ancient bacteria and viruses in the ice and soil. These newly-unfrozen microbes could make humans and animals very sick. What is bad about thawing