Methane may be answer to 56-million-year question: "Nobody knows for sure what started the incident, but there's no doubt Earth's temperature rose by as much as 6 degrees Celsius. That affected the planet for up to 150,000 years, until excess carbon in the oceans and atmosphere was reabsorbed into sediment."
So...nice an' cosy even at the Poles. We observe the great trek of geological time from our nano second observation towers, with little comprehension as to our own insignificant frame, passing in a film encompassing aeons.
Now, cheer yourself up and click on the link for the full article.
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So...nice an' cosy even at the Poles. We observe the great trek of geological time from our nano second observation towers, with little comprehension as to our own insignificant frame, passing in a film encompassing aeons.
Now, cheer yourself up and click on the link for the full article.
(Photo: Copyright Control).

