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CRThis instagram reel depicts children excitedly poking a frozen lake's edge with sticks, triggering a chain reaction of foaming bubbles as trapped methane gas from decomposing underwater organic matter escapes during partial thaw.
This phenomenon, known as methane ebullition, is documented in peer-reviewed studies like those from the ORNL DAAC on Alaskan lakes, revealing such sites as significant natural sources of the potent greenhouse gas contributing up to 50% of global wetland emissions.
Posted just yesterday, the clip has amassed over 2.6 million views, evoking awe at nature's displays while prompting debates on video authenticity in an AI era, as seen in user replies questioning if it's generated.
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