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Thousands of exploded craters discovered on the Kara seabed

19 Nov 2024

Kara Sea, Siberia, Russia

Russian researchers have identified thousands of craters on the Kara Sea bed due to explosive methane gas releases, posing potential risks to underwater gas pipelines.

The Barents Observer / Rebekah Arnold

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