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Phrases with «fossil methane»

"Fossil methane" refers to methane gas that is trapped or stored underground for a long time. It forms from the remains of ancient plants and animals that were buried and subjected to high pressure and heat. When extracted or released, fossil methane can contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Full definition

Sentences with «fossil methane»

  • One particularly intriguing clean hydrogen process actually continues to use fossil methane as the hydrogen source. (thebreakthrough.org)
  • Finally, this study does not consider any contribution of methane from methane hydrates, either from under permafrost or under ice sheets, nor from fossil methane currently trapped under an impermeable seal of continuous permafrost. (thinkprogress.org)
  • Part 1 looked at subcap fossil methane seeps in Alaska; Part 2 provided a perspective for the size of these seeps in relation to other natural and human sources; and Part 3 looked at potential methane sources resulting from the withdrawal of glaciers and ice sheet. (critical-angle.net)
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