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Greenland Ice Sheet and Methane Release

Updated 2026-05-14 19:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Seismic surveys suggest that the melting of Greenland's ice sheet could release methane 'fire ice,' a potentially significant climate change risk. Scientists warn that similar disruptions may occur again due to climate change.

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New Scientist
Seismic surveys and sediment cores suggest that dozens of deep pockmarks on the sea floor were created when Arctic methane stores were disrupted by climate change after the last glacial maximum – and scientists warn it could happen again
2026-05-14 10:00 UTC
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