Methane Flares in High Arctic (IMAGE) UiT The Arctic University of Norway Caption 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. Credit A.Portnov/CAGE Usage Restrictions Credit, no derivatives, non commercial License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.