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.
(Score: 2) by Scruffy Beard 2 on Saturday March 25 2017, @06:19PM (2 children)
Methane has a shorter atmospheric lifetime.
(Score: 2, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday March 25 2017, @07:41PM (1 child)
Methane has a shorter atmospheric lifetime.
Yeah, and what do you think it turns into?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday March 26 2017, @10:37AM
Jaaaabs fer the Merkins.