Scientists have discovered that the reason this area is so unusual is because of underground pits filled with methane gas.
That's Belyy Island off the southern coast of Siberia. On this land, experts found numerous methane gas bubble craters that appeared overnight. Many of these bubbles have burst, leaving deep, freshly dug holes in the ground.
However, there was no trace of excavated soil around the mouth of the pit. Conversely, in the pits where bubbles still remained, the topsoil felt light and airy, like walking on clouds. Each time a bubble burst, a very high concentration of methane gas escaped from the mouth of the pit.
This strange land feels like you're floating on clouds when you travel through it. (Photo: The Sun)
According to experts, the strange phenomenon on Belyy Island is due to the impact of climate change in the region. Temperatures on the island have risen significantly. As a consequence of climate change, methane is penetrating thin sections of the permafrost in Siberia, creating sinkholes.
After measurements, they found that the CO2 levels in these caverns were 20 times higher than normal. The methane concentration was 200 times higher than average. According to experts, Belyy Island is quite dangerous because these caverns could explode at any time.
One researcher described the sensation of stepping on the gas pits: " It felt like standing on a jellyfish; it was a phenomenon we had never seen before."
Scientists are continuing to research the extent of the danger posed by these mysterious gas sinkholes and solutions to mitigate their effects.
After methane gas bubbles burst, they leave deep craters in the ground. (Photo: The Sun)
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