Scientists rush to site of latest tundra eruption - which formed a crater 50 metres deep - amid fears for homes and key industrial sites.
Parts of massive skull were also found in silt of Yamal peninsula’s lake, but sadly there was no brain nor tusks.
Despite appearances, there is no city anywhere near this oil and gas facility in the Arctic.
New field will enable eventual exports to China via 'western route' through Altai Mountains.
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.
200 metres wide thermocirque seen weeks after scientists find funnel in the Yamal peninsula, caused by build up of methane.
Concern from scientists over potential danger to gas production facilities in region vital for energy supplies.
Lucky escape for two reindeer that could barely walk after hours of being trapped.
As a debate is underway on culling as many as 250,000 reindeer due to overgrazing, Research Professor Bruce C Forbes warns against some proposed solutions.