2015 | 199 pages | PDF | 9.7 Mb
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The first comprehensive book on hydrocarbon gas seepage, gas detection and implications
More than 50 illustrations, synoptic diagrams and tables with the latest gas seepage data
Special chapter on emerging issues: seepage of abiotic methane, potential seepage on Mars
Special chapter on the role of hydrocarbon seepage in the ancient cultures
The book offers a modern, comprehensive, and holistic view of natural gas seepage, defined as the visible or invisible flow of gaseous hydrocarbons from subsurface sources to Earth’s surface. Beginning with definitions, classifications for onshore and offshore seepage, and fundamentals on gas migration mechanisms, the book reports the latest findings for the global distribution of gas seepage and describes detection methods. Seepage implications are discussed in relation to petroleum exploration, environmental impacts (hazards, pollution, atmospheric emissions, and past climate change), emerging scientific issues (abiotic gas and methane on Mars), and the role of seeps in ancient cultures. With an updated bibliography and an integrated analysis of available data, the book offers a new fundamental awareness - gas seepage is more widespread than previously thought and influences all of Earth’s external “spheres”, including the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and anthroposphere.
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