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A recent study in
Nature Geoscience
unveils unexpected methane movements in the deep sea, shifting our climate change understanding.
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Advanced 3D seismic imaging reveals that deep-water methane can migrate up to 40 kilometers below the hydrate stability zone.
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The study estimates the marine methane hydrate reservoir at a massive 1800 GtC, signaling significant environmental implications.
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Professor Davies notes the discovery's importance, highlighting deep-sea methane's potential release due to ocean warming.
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Seismic data reveal 23 large pockmarks at the Mauritanian margin, suggesting active methane venting during warmer periods.
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Research indicates that deep-water hydrates, constituting 96.5% of total reserves, are more susceptible to climate-induced release than previously thought.
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The study's findings challenge existing climate models, emphasizing the need to reassess the role of deep-water hydrates.
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The research team plans further investigations into methane vents, crucial for understanding and mitigating climate change effects.
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This seismic study marks a significant advancement in the interdisciplinary approach to studying undersea methane hydrate dynamics.
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