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science1 month ago•12 min saved

Fire Ice Beneath the Sea: A Vast Methane Reserve Too Difficult to Exploit

Deep beneath the ocean floor lies methane hydrate, a.k.a. fire ice, that can ignite when released and may hold roughly twice the carbon of all Earth’s fossil fuels, yet extracting it is not economically feasible today. Most deposits sit in deep, stable conditions, with Arctic-edge zones potentially destabilizing as temperatures rise and releasing potent greenhouse gas. The article emphasizes the resource’s enormous size but practical extraction barriers, a contrast to Titan’s methane seas that are abundant yet unusable on Earth due to lack of oxygen.

via Space Daily|

#arctic #climate-change #energy-resource

climate-change2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Deep Ocean's Fire-Ice Time Bomb: A Looming Threat of Climate Change"

New research reveals that frozen methane, known as fire-ice or methane hydrate, trapped under the ocean floor is at risk of melting due to climate change. As the methane hydrate melts, methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is released and can migrate significant distances, challenging previous assumptions about its stability. This poses a significant threat of methane release into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. The discovery highlights the need to better understand the role of methane hydrates in the climate system and develop strategies to address their impact on our changing climate.

via SciTechDaily|

#climate-change #fire-ice #methane-hydrate

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Unveiling the Alarming Reality of Thawing Methane Under the Seabed

The thawing of frozen methane hydrate, a combination of methane and water, under the seabed due to warming oceans is a greater concern than previously thought, as it could release large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the ocean and atmosphere. Methane hydrate contains as much carbon as all remaining oil and gas reserves on Earth, and its release could lead to increased ocean acidity and further climate warming. Recent research using 3D seismic data has revealed that even deep ocean methane hydrate, previously considered safe, may be vulnerable to warming and could potentially escape into the oceans.

via IFLScience|

#climate-change #environment #global-warming

climate-change2 years ago•5 min saved

The Alarming Reality of Thawing Methane in Deep Ocean Waters

The thawing of frozen methane hydrate under the seabed, caused by warming oceans, is a greater concern than previously thought, as it could release significant amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the ocean and atmosphere. The release of methane from similar hydrate reservoirs in the past has been linked to severe climate changes. Recent research using 3D seismic imaging has revealed evidence of methane migration and venting in deep ocean sediments, suggesting that more hydrate is vulnerable to warming than previously believed. This poses a risk of further ocean acidification and climate warming.

via The Conversation|

#climate-change #methane #methane-hydrate

earth-science2 years ago•5 min saved

Unleashing the Power of 'Fire Ice': Investigating Climate Change's Impact on Ocean Methane

Researchers have discovered large pockmarks on the seafloor off the coast of Mauritania, which were caused by the melting of marine methane hydrate, also known as fire ice. Methane hydrate is a potent greenhouse gas, and its release into the atmosphere could contribute to climate change. The finding suggests that more fire ice is vulnerable to climate-induced melt than previously thought, posing a significant source of planet-warming gas in the future. However, the immediate threat remains human-induced carbon emissions, and efforts should focus on reducing anthropogenic CO2 and methane.

via WIRED|

#climate-change #earth-science #fire-ice