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Ocean of Pseudoscience Shorty – Can methane bubbles sink ships?

Posted on September 8, 2010September 8, 2010 By Andrew Thaler 1 Comment on Ocean of Pseudoscience Shorty – Can methane bubbles sink ships?
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One of the often cited causes for ships that mysteriously and quickly disappear are methane bubbles, released from sub-seafloor gas pockets. The story goes that as methane rises to the surface, the bubbles cause the density of seawater to drop, and any ships in the area suddenly lose buoyancy and spontaneously sink. This effect has … Read More “Ocean of Pseudoscience Shorty – Can methane bubbles sink ships?” »

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