Global occurrences of gas hydrate
By: K.A. Kvenvolden and T.D. Lorenson
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Abstract
Natural gas hydrate is found worldwide in sediments of outer continental margins of all oceans and in polar areas with continuous permafrost. There are currently 77 localities identified globally where geophysical, geochemical and/or geological evidence indicates the presence of gas hydrate. Details concerning individual gas-hydrate occurrences are compiled at a new world-wide-web (www) site (http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/globalhydrate). This site has been created to facilitate global gas-hydrate research by providing information on each of the localities where there is evidence for gas hydrate. Also considered are the implications of gas hydrate as a potential (1) energy resource, (2) factor in global climate change, and (3) geohazard.
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Kvenvolden, K., Lorenson, T., 2001, Global occurrences of gas hydrate, in Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, v. 1, Stavanger, 17 June 2001 through 22 June 2001, p. 462-467.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Global occurrences of gas hydrate |
| Volume | 1 |
| Year Published | 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference |
| First page | 462 |
| Last page | 467 |
| Conference Title | 11th (2001) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference |
| Conference Location | Stavanger |
| Conference Date | 17 June 2001 through 22 June 2001 |