Methane seeps on the U.S. Atlantic margin: An updated inventory and interpretative framework

Ruppel, C. D.; Skarke, A. D.; Miller, N. C.; Kidiwela, M. W.; Kluesner, J.; Baldwin, W.

doi:10.1016/j.margeo.2024.107287

Methane seeps on the U.S. Atlantic margin: An updated inventory and interpretative framework

Journal Article · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · Marine Geology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2024.107287· OSTI ID:2335815

Ruppel, C. D.; Skarke, A. D.; Miller, N. C.; Kidiwela, M. W.; Kluesner, J.; Baldwin, W.

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