"Methane Reservoirs Under Arctic Ice Pose Climate Loop Risk"

Researchers have discovered a vast reservoir of methane beneath the permafrost of the Arctic's Svalbard archipelago, which could be released as the permafrost thaws due to climate change. This release could trigger a feedback loop, exacerbating global warming by causing more permafrost to melt and release additional methane. The study, published in Frontiers in Earth Science, highlights the varying thickness of the permafrost seal and the risk of its disintegration in one of the fastest warming places on Earth. The potential release of millions of cubic feet of methane poses a significant threat to climate stability.