Possible Carbonate Cap of a Former Methane Seep
![Image shows an unusual carbonate formation of concentric rings on the seafloor](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/FK190612-Carbonate%20Reef-20190619-0264.jpg?itok=VJyYcObS)
Detailed Description
An unusual carbonate formation near a former methane seep. One possibility is that the carbonate eventually built up enough to plug the seep, and the methane began to disperse throughout the rest of the rock.
Sources/Usage
Courtesy of Schmidt Ocean Institute