Science·Süddeutsche Zeitung·16h agoGlobal
Thawing Permafrost Weakens Alpine Rock
Melting 'glue' in limestone raises rockfall risk
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Climate change is thawing alpine permafrost, removing the "glue" that holds fissured limestone together and causing more rockfalls, according to a report published on 14 October 2026.
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permafrostclimate changerockfallsalpine geologylimestone
