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Now Siberian craters could provide energy of future
High levels of ‘fire ice’ trapped in permafrost may turn Russia into a global leader of new gas sources.
Danger of methane explosions on Yamal Peninsula, scientists warn
More craters expected to form due to such eruptions as permafrost melts - and they ARE caused by global warming releasing methane gas.
Gas pipelines supplying Europe 'in real danger from exploding tundra' - top scientist
Pipes are built over bulging and unstable Arctic pingos prone to violent eruptions caused by 'thawing methane gas', as seen twice on the Yamal peninsula this year.
Leaking pingos 'can explode under the sea in the Arctic, as well as on land'
Warning of methane blasts in Kara Sea adjacent to Yamal craters caused by gas eruptions associated with melting permafrost due to global warming.
More than 400 sealed ‘craters’ are ticking time bombs from a total 7000+ Arctic permafrost mounds
Dissecting them like surgical abscesses to release the gas seen as one solution to avoid future eruptions.
Getting connected: new $200 million bridge 'brings Arctic closer'
New road and rail link over the Nadym River.
Siberian exploding holes 'are the key to Bermuda Triangle' - scientists
Same phenomenon of discharge of gas hydrates 'led to crater formation in Russia and disappearance of ships in Atlantic'.
Was it a social media stunt? A truck driver aims a heavy vehicle across an unattended bridge
The driver jumps out the second the wooden bridge collapses under the truck.
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Sent to Siberia
Rookie FSB agents are punished for 'indecent' graduation jinx in Moscow
Gelandewagen parade videos leads to 'career change' as Russia demands highest standards from secret servicemen.
Born in Siberia
Up-close laboratory pictures of ancient mummy as scientists recreate his life and times
Probes taken by South Korean experts will reveal lifestyle of this Arctic boy from 800 years ago.
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The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
