Arctic Methane Skyrocketing

The map below shows observatories in the Arctic.

'Arctic methane skyrocketing' is the title of a video by Paul Beckwith discussing recent rises in methane levels in the Arctic.

Paul's description: "I discuss how ground level flask measurements of methane have been spiking upwards over the last few years. I analyze the implications to the breakdown of climate stability, causing jet stream fracturing and weather regime change. I believe that this behaviour will rapidly worsen as Arctic temperature amplification continues, leading our planet to a much warmer and unrecognizable climate over the next 5 to 10 years."

Below are some NOAA images showing methane levels (surface flasks) recorded at Arctic observatories.

Below is an image showing hourly average in situ measurements at Barrow, Alaska, including one very high reading, from an earlier post.


The image below shows sea surface temperature anomalies in the Arctic on May 30, 2015.

The situation is dire and calls for comprehensive and effective action, as discussed at the Climate Plan page.

Sea surface temperature anomalies in the Arctic on May 30, 2015. From the post: 'Arctic Methane Skyrocketing' http://arctic-news.blogspot.com/2015/05/arctic-methane-skyrocketing.html

Posted by Sam Carana on Sunday, May 31, 2015