Fast Fact: Why Some Frozen Lakes Catch Fire

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Did you know that, despite their serene, picturesque appearance, some frozen lakes can catch fire? Why are climate scientists studying the explosive gas bubbles trapped in lake ice?

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Image Sources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/pub/222707.php