Climate warming and methane emissions
By Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
2008 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Schematic depicting the possible synergy among climate warming and increased methane emissions (including from gas hydrate dissociation) in the Arctic.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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