Emergent Antarctic seafloor seeps: A tipping point reached? We report striking discoveries of extensive and emergent seafloor seeps in the coastal Ross Sea, releasing climate-reactive fluid and gases. #climate#uöäü1feedbacks#uöäü1methane

Such a mechanism is inherently climate sensitive and may be widespread around the Antarctic Continent, with concerning positive feedbacks that are currently undetermined. www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-3...

While the origin, driving mechanisms, and consequence of these seep systems remains unknown, their recent emergence is consistent with cryospheric cap degradation initiating new fluid ow pathways.