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Research by Richard Davies of Newcastle University indicates potential release of large amounts of methane gas from marine methane hydrate, a climate-warming greenhouse gas. The destabilization of fire ice at depths of 330 meters suggests a significant source of planet-warming gas, with implications for climate change.
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How might the potential release of methane gas from marine methane hydrate impact global climate change?
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