Methane Gas Leak Surveillance

What is methane and why is it a safety concern? Methane (a gas composed of carbon and hydrogen) is produced two ways: Through biologic decomposition of organic matter at shallow depths.

Naturally occurring methane is found both below ground and under the seafloor and is formed by both geological and â€¦ Cows and bogs release methane into the atmosphere, but it's by far mostly human activity that's driving up levels of this destructive greenhouse gas. Methane accounts for about 20% of the heating effects by all of the greenhouse gases combined. Both natural and human sources supply methane to earth's atmosphere. Major natural sources of â€¦