Geologists Identify New Source of Methane for Gas Hydrates in Arctic

Researchers have identified a new source of methane for gas hydrates -- ice-like substances that trap methane within the crystal structure of frozen water -- in the Arctic Ocean. The findings point to a previously undiscovered, stable reservoir for methane that is "locked" away from the atmosphere, where it could impact global climate change.

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