Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 12, 2002

Methane Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 2002 is “Methane Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: GISS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Can you help in reducing this blanket of methane gas that is warming up our Earth ? Recent evidence holds that methane (CH 4 ) is second only to carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in creating a warming greenhouse effect but is easier to control.”

— APOD editors, February 12, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 12, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: GISS , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 12, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-12-methane-earth

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