Methane and possible gas hydrates in the Disko Bugt region, central West Greenland

Authors

  • Naja Mikkelsen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K. Denmark
  • Troels Laier Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K. Denmark
  • Tove Nielsen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K. Denmark
  • Antoon Kuijpers Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K. Denmark
  • Niels Nørgaard-Pedersen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K. Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v26.4764

Abstract

Current climate models predict an annual temperature increase in the Arctic between 4° and 6°C by the end of the 21st century with widespread impact on the Arctic environment. Warming will lead to thawing of the widespread, permanently frozen, high-latitude peat-lands and to degradation of marine gas hydrates, both of which may increase the rate of methane release to the atmosphere. This will influence global climate as methane is a potent greenhouse gas with a large global warming potential. Marine gas hydrates are found worldwide on continental margins and frequently occur in the Arctic. Interpretation of seismic profiles has also indicated their presence in the Disko Bugt region in western Greenland.

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Published

10-07-2012

How to Cite

Mikkelsen, N., Laier, T., Nielsen, T., Kuijpers, A., & Nørgaard-Pedersen, N. . (2012). Methane and possible gas hydrates in the Disko Bugt region, central West Greenland. GEUS Bulletin, 26, 69–72. https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v26.4764

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RESEARCH ARTICLE | SHORT

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