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This is one of the feedback loops of global warming. Global warming melts the ice and oceans. This releases methane (CH4) hydrates from the bottom of the ocean. The methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that in turn causes more global warming. So more methane melts, and so on.
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Why is methane known as marsh gas?
Because marshes tend to release methane.
What gases do cows let out when they fart?
Methane gas is what is release in flatulence, even that of humans!
Does rice cultivation release methane gas?
Yes, rice cultivation can release methane gas. When rice fields are flooded, anaerobic conditions are created which promote methane-producing bacteria in the soil. This leads to the production and release of methane gas into the atmosphere.
How many methane may be locked up in sediments containing gas hydrates?
It is estimated that vast amounts of methane, potentially around 1,000 to 10,000 gigatons, may be locked up in sediments containing gas hydrates. These hydrates are found primarily in marine sediments and permafrost regions, where specific temperature and pressure conditions allow methane to form solid hydrates. This significant reservoir of methane has implications for both energy resources and climate change, as the release of methane could contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Where can methane hydrate be found?
Methane hydrate can be found in oceans where the temperature is cold enough for this substance to form. It is essentially methane gas trapped in ice in what cjemists call a clathrate. There is a danger some climatologists say that the warming of the ocean will cause methane hydrate to release the trapped methane gas, which because it is a potent greenhouse gas would speed up global warming.
What are methane burps?
Methane burps refer to the release of methane gas from cows' digestive systems during their normal digestive process. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and the agriculture industry is exploring ways to reduce methane emissions from livestock to mitigate climate change.
How do plants and animals affect the environment?
they release methane gas and co2
Is methane gas flammable?
Seriously? Yes methane is a hydrocarbon. One of the properties of hydrocarbons is flammability. Methane in particular is one of the principal components of natural gas. Its also the reason you can light farts, and heat your home in the winter. A lot of methane is trapped under ice in the arctic. The leaf and animal matter sink and rot and form methane, but the methane is trapped under the frozen ice. If you break the ice you can light the gas that seeps up from under, its mainly methane.
Why is methane so dangerous in a mine?
It is dangerous because it can replace the oxygen in your lungs and it is odorless resulting in asphyxia. methane is a harmful gas that if inhaled, it can kill you. :-[
What animals release methane?
Cattle, sheep, goats - even your mum. =]
Why is natural gas is better?
Each fuel has advantages and disadvantages; methane gas will be exhausted in the next 60 years (probably) and the price is increasing. Also methane gas release carbon dioxide during burning.
Is methane a gas or an alloy?
Methane is obviously a gas and not an alloy.
