Permafrost Thaw Slump (IMAGE) University of Alberta Caption Pictured here is a permafrost thaw slump that is exposing sediment- and ice-rich permafrost on the Peel Plateau in Canada's Northwest Territories. Credit Scott Zolkos Usage Restrictions with credit to Scott Zolkos 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.