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Permafrost affects Alaska property because:

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B) Thawing can cause foundation settling, structural damage, and land subsidence

Permafrost thaw from climate change or building heat causes foundation damage, structural shifting, and ground subsidence. This is a critical material condition for Alaska properties, especially in interior and northern regions.

Answer Options
A
It increases value
B
Thawing can cause foundation settling, structural damage, and land subsidence
C
It has no effect
D
Only in summer

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

foundation-typesclimate-changeAK-specific

Key Terms:

permafrostthawfoundationAKsettling

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