seafloor methane hydrate

Seafloor methane hydrate is a solid, ice-like substance formed when methane gas becomes trapped within water molecules under high pressure and low temperature conditions on the ocean floor. These deposits are found in sediments offshore and represent a vast natural energy resource. When disturbed, methane can be released into the water column and potentially into the atmosphere, impacting climate. Methane hydrates are studied for their role in natural systems and as a potential energy source, but their stability is sensitive to environmental changes like temperature increases.