Craters Seeping Gas (image)

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The massive craters were formed around 12,000 years ago, but are still seeping methane and other gases.
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Illustration: Andreia Plaza Faverola/CAGE
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CAGE - Center for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Climate and Environment
The massive craters were formed around 12,000 years ago, but are still seeping methane and other gases.
Illustration: Andreia Plaza Faverola/CAGE
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