Methane leaks from sea floor (IMAGE)

Stockholm University

Methane leaks from sea floor

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Methane leaks through the natural microbial filter when the methane transport suddenly increases in response to warming oceans and subsequent methane hydrate melting. The methane emissions depend on the sediment type; in fine-grained sediments such as clay, fractures form that lead to higher emissions. Illustration: Christian Stranne

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Christian Stranne

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