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Methane Bubbles in an Alaskan Tundra Pond
A close-up view of a tundra pond shows concentric ripples and clusters of white bubbles on the water's surface, indicating methane release. Small grassy islands are visible in the background under a bright sky.
Methane bubbles in a tundra pond.
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