2 NEW HOLES FOUND IN RUSSIA: Reindeer herders find more craters in the far north in a deepening puzzle for scientists... The funnel is a perfectly formed cone, say locals who are mystified at how it was formed. Its depth is estimated at between 60 and 100 metres and its diameter - more than four metres. Picture: Local residents Millions of people around the world glimpsed the first giant hole after it was revealed by The Siberian Times Now news has emerged of two new similar formations in the permafrost, prompting more intrigue about their creation. Theories range from meteorites, stray missiles, a man-made prank, and aliens, to an explosive cocktail of methane or shale gas suddenly exploding. The version about melting permafrost due to climate change, causing a release of methane gas, which then forces an eruption is the current favorite, though scientists are reluctant to offer a firm conclusion without more study. siberiantimes/science/casestudy/news/now-two-new-large-holes-appear-in-siberia/
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:39:35 +0000
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