Thawing Permafrost (IMAGE) University of Georgia Caption A bank of permafrost thaws near the Kolyma River in Siberia. Credit Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.