Mysterious Methane Plumes Bubbling Up from Ocean Floor

Toxic methane appears to be bubbling up from ocean vents off the Washington and Oregon coast.

This is according to a new study which claims warming ocean temperatures a third of a mile below the surface are triggering the bubbles.

At this depth frozen pockets of methane 'ice' transition from a dormant solid to methane gas - believed to be the second-largest greenhouse gas contributor to climate change.

As reported in the Daily Mail on 14th of October, 2015

Original Newswise release from University of Washington: http://www.newswise.com/articles/bubble-plumes-off-washington-oregon-suggest-warmer-ocean-may-be-releasing-frozen-methane