Methane Flares in High Arctic (IMAGE)

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Methane Flares in High Arctic

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Ocean floor at Vastness Ridge in the High Arctic is riddled with active methane release sites. Such as this one that has flares up to 800 meters high.

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A.Portnov/CAGE

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