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posted by martyb on Saturday March 25 2017, @02:43PM   Printer-friendly
from the ignore-at-your-own-peril dept.

Siberian Times states that thousands of bulging methane gas bubbles have been located in Siberia. These are thought to explode to form the giant craters found in the area. Scientist say it's thawing permafrost releasing methane caused by elevated temperatures. Article contains amazing pictures.

Similar observations have been made around the Arctic regions. This is a cause for concern as methane is a potent greenhouse gas creating a positive feedback loop; there is potential for a chain reaction.


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  • (Score: 2) by Gaaark on Saturday March 25 2017, @03:20PM (1 child)

    by Gaaark (41) on Saturday March 25 2017, @03:20PM (#484117) Journal

    First pic looks like a sandworm trying to break through!

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday March 26 2017, @03:23PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Sunday March 26 2017, @03:23PM (#484370)

    I find this appropriate as (parts of) the Earth will soon resemble Dune.