Methane hydrate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002338",
  "term": "Methane hydrate",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A solid, ice-like compound formed when methane gas is trapped within a cage of water molecules under specific conditions of high pressure and low temperature. These deposits occur in deep ocean sediments and permafrost regions, representing a vast, unconventional natural gas resource. Methane hydrates are unstable and can dissociate with changes in temperature or pressure, potentially releasing large volumes of methane.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/methane-hydrate/"
}