南极海域甲烷逸出点激增

Core Insights - An international study led by New Zealand's geological science organization has found a significant increase in methane seep points in the Antarctic region, raising concerns about the relationship between this phenomenon and climate change [1] Group 1: Research Findings - The methane seep points are primarily newly formed, indicating a major change in methane emission patterns around the Antarctic region [1] - Methane seepage refers to the release of methane and other chemical substances from beneath the seabed into the water, with some forming bubbles that reach the surface [1] - The first methane seep point in Antarctica was discovered in 2012, and the number has been continuously increasing, with similar phenomena observed in the Arctic [1] Group 2: Implications - The research team has recorded dozens of new methane seep points in the shallow waters of the Ross Sea, deep within Antarctica [1] - The lead oceanographer, Sara Seabrook, expressed concern about the potential changes to the nearshore Antarctic environment in the next 5 to 10 years if this trend continues [1]