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Methane Hydrates

Methane hydrate is methane found under seabeds and permafrost. It is methane trapped in a crystalline structure similar to ice. This methane source has a positive feedback loop in regards to climate change. That is, with the climate warming more methane hydrate melts, releasing more methane previously sequestered and contributes further to climate change.

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by Sorby, Coty E — last modified Oct 01, 2013 10:15 PM
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