Methane hydrate formation and decomposition

Methane hydrates, in arctic permafrost and deep ocean sediments, store vast amounts of methane, which is the primary constituent of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vasilios Alexiades
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Texas State University 2009
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/3ebd05207a304d99a0625c393a558cd3
Description
Summary:Methane hydrates, in arctic permafrost and deep ocean sediments, store vast amounts of methane, which is the primary constituent of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas.