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The deep origin of craters and mounds was discovered using cutting edge 3D seismic technology which can penetrate deep into the ocean floor, and help scientists visualize the structures in the hard bedrock underneath. Illustration: M. Waage

New study reveals cracks beneath giant, methane gushing craters

Geology Page - June 6, 2020

Can melting of frozen methane explain rapid climate change 56 million years ago?

Sediments control methane release to the ocean

Hydrothermal vents, methane seeps play enormous role in marine life, global climate

Methane-producing microbes in California rocks

UC geologists identify sources of methane, greenhouse gas, in Ohio, Colorado...

Geology Page - May 17, 2016

Retreat of the ice followed by millennia of methane release

Geology Page - May 14, 2016

Major source of methanol in the ocean identified

Geology Page - March 11, 2016

Tiny red crystals dramatically increase biogas production

Geology Page - February 17, 2016

Clams help date duration of ancient methane seeps in the Arctic

Geology Page - February 10, 2016

Ice sheets may be hiding vast reservoirs of powerful greenhouse gas

Geology Page - January 14, 2016

Northern Methane: Largest natural sources of this potent greenhouse gas

Geology Page - January 13, 2016

Methane feeds subsea ice mounds off Siberia

Geology Page - November 22, 2015

New methane organisms discovered

Geology Page - October 24, 2015

Bubble plumes off Washington, Oregon suggest warmer ocean may be releasing...

Geology Page - October 14, 2015

New study reveals mechanism regulating methane emissions in freshwater wetlands

Geology Page - August 1, 2015

Exceptional view of deep Arctic Ocean methane seeps

Geology Page - June 23, 2015

The invisible key to methane hydrates

Geology Page - June 4, 2015

Ocean currents disturb methane-eating bacteria

Geology Page - May 5, 2015

Ocean currents impact methane consumption

Geology Page - April 21, 2015

New source of methane discovered in the Arctic Ocean

Geology Page - April 14, 2015

Scientists take aim at Four Corners methane mystery

Geology Page - April 9, 2015

New research identifies diverse sources of methane in shallow Arctic lakes

Geology Page - March 31, 2015

New source of methane for gas hydrates in Arctic discovered

Geology Page - March 31, 2015

Researchers create artificial methane hydrates, open an innovative pathway for use...

Geology Page - March 7, 2015

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