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Scientists are using AI to track permafrost thaw as Arctic lakes vanish in hours

A new near-real-time monitoring tool has identified 30 additional drained lakes in northwestern Alaska since June 2026.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · First coverage Aug 29, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET

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Scientists are using AI to track permafrost thaw as Arctic lakes vanish in hours

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