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The U.S. Geological Survey’s Gas Hydrates Project

Fact Sheet 2017-3079
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20173079

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Abstract

The Gas Hydrates Project at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) focuses on the study of methane hydrates in natural environments. The project is a collaboration between the USGS Energy Resources and the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Programs and works closely with other U.S. Federal agencies, some State governments, outside research organizations, and international partners. The USGS studies the formation and distribution of gas hydrates in nature, the potential of hydrates as an energy resource, and the interaction between methane hydrates and the environment. The USGS Gas Hydrates Project carries out field programs and participates in drilling expeditions to study marine and terrestrial gas hydrates. USGS scientists also acquire new geophysical data and sample sediments, the water column, and the atmosphere in areas where gas hydrates occur. In addition, project personnel analyze datasets provided by partners and manage unique laboratories that supply state-of-the-art analytical capabilities to advance national and international priorities related to gas hydrates.

Suggested Citation

Ruppel, C.D., 2018, The U.S. Geological Survey’s Gas Hydrates Project: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2017–3079, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20173079.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)

Table of Contents

  • Energy Resources
  • Gas Hydrate and the Environment
  • Sea-Floor Stability
  • Laboratory Programs
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title The U.S. Geological Survey’s Gas Hydrates Project
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2017-3079
DOI 10.3133/fs20173079
Year Published 2018
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Description 4 p.
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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