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Over 500 Methane Vents Found on Atlantic Ocean Floor Off US East Coast

2014-08-25 12:06:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Nature World: The Atlantic Ocean floor off the U.S. East Coast has over 500 methane vents, a new study has found. The study, conducted by researchers at the Mississippi State University, shows that large amount of methane leaking from the seafloor might be contributing to global warming. "It is the first time we have seen this level of seepage outside the Arctic that is not associated with features like oil or gas reservoirs or active tectonic margins," said Prof Adam Skarke from Mississippi State University,...

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