Scientists at the University of Oregon in the United States have discovered an active methane leak on the seabed off the coast of Antarctica, which is a real threat to humanity. formed as a result of the decomposition of remaining algae. It is a major source of danger as a very powerful greenhouse gas. Methane causes water to heat up on the seabed, which in turn accelerates global warming.
Scientists claim that methane causes rapid climate change and is far more effective than carbon dioxide. Thus, the release of this amount of methane into the atmosphere could lead to an increase in the average temperature on the planet, which calls into question the existence of modern civilization. Researchers admit that they still do not know why methane is released. One of the frightening points is that there are no microbes that can absorb methane in the waters off the coast of Antarctica.