methane
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The observations show that the planet's atmosphere is surprisingly dense and filled with heavier molecules, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and traces of methane.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
But the Western Avenue part of the project was scuppered in 1985, when an underground methane gas explosion at a Ross Dress for Less store in Fairfax raised concerns about tunnel safety.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
That explosion was caused by a build-up of methane gas, investigators said at the time.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Around 60 percent of methane emissions are linked to human actions.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
These are great worlds, composed largely of hydrogen and helium, with smaller amounts of hydrogen-rich gases such as methane, ammonia and water.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing methane
Global Climate Change - Introductory
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Earth Science - Middle School
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The Carbon Cycle
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