Signs of instability
In: Nature: International Weekly Journal of Science. Nature Publishing Group: London. ISSN 0028-0836; e-ISSN 1476-4687, more
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Keywords |
Chemical compounds > Organic compounds > Hydrocarbons > Gas hydrates Marine/Coastal |
Abstract |
The finding that pools of gas hydrates — compounds that trap natural gas emissions — in ocean sediments are deeper than expected implies that the hydrates are destabilizing, and might release gigatonnes of methane. |
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