Climate change and global warming are among the most discussed topics today. A new study conducted in Antarctica highlights the urgency of these issues once again.

Scientists from the New Zealand Institute of Earth Sciences have detected over 40 methane leaks on the Antarctic seabed. The emergence of these leaks in previously studied areas is noteworthy.

Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Therefore, the rapid release of these leaks into the atmosphere could accelerate climate change significantly.

Researchers state that the exact cause of these leaks is still unclear, but climate change may be increasing this phenomenon.

These massive methane reservoirs in Antarctica could become a new danger zone for global warming. Scientists are closely monitoring this situation.