stackyFACTSSitting quietly in the polar regions is a ticking geological disaster known as permafrost. This permanently frozen layer of soil holds massive quantities of ancient organic material. If it thaws, it does not just make a muddy mess; it releases gigatons of trapped gases, proving that dirt can indeed hold a highly destructive grudge.
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