Understanding the Permafrost–Hydrate System and Associated Methane Releases in the East Siberian Arctic Shelf

This paper summarizes current understanding of the processes that determine the dynamics of the subsea permafrost−hydrate system existing in the largest, shallowest shelf in the Arctic Ocean; the East Siberian Arctic Shelf (ESAS). We review key environmental factors and mechanisms that det...

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Main Authors: Natalia Shakhova, Igor Semiletov, Evgeny Chuvilin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Geosciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/9/6/251