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Abstract
Gas hydrate is a naturally occurring, ice-like substance that forms when water and gas combine under high pressure and at moderate temperatures. Methane is the most common gas present in gas hydrate, although other gases may also be included in hydrate structures, particularly in areas close to conventional oil and gas reservoirs. Gas hydrate is widespread in ocean-bottom sediments at water depths greater than 300–500 meters (m; 984–1,640 feet [ft]) and is also present in areas with permanently frozen ground (permafrost). Several countries are evaluating gas hydrate as a possible energy resource in deepwater or permafrost settings. Gas hydrate is also under investigation to determine how environmental change may affect these deposits.
Suggested Citation
Ruppel, C.D., 2018, Gas hydrate in nature: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2017–3080, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20173080.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
Table of Contents
- Marine Gas Hydrate
- Permafrost-Associated Gas Hydrate
- Prospecting for Gas Hydrate
- Gas Hydrate and Energy Resources
- Gas Hydrate and the Environment
- Gas Hydrate and Sea-Floor Failure
- Future Studies
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Gas hydrate in nature |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2017-3080 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20173080 |
| 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 |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |