Colossal peat bog discovered in Congo (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

By Rebecca Morelle
Science correspondent, BBC News

A vast peatland has been discovered in a remote part of Congo-Brazzaville.

The bog covers an area the size of England and is thought to contain billions of tonnes of peat.

Scientists say investigating the carbon-rich material could shed light on 10,000 years of environmental change in this little-studied region.

Dr Simon Lewis, from the University of Leeds, said: "It's remarkable that there are parts of the planet that are still uncharted territory."

He added: "Few people venture into these swamps as they are quite difficult places to move around in and work in."
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more: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27492949




Hmmm ... any preserved bodies ?

[villager]

1. so... how much methane is stored there?

For now?

[NickB79]

3. We'll know when we set it on fire!

So, any day now, I'm afraid

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/14/fires-indonesia-highest-levels-2012-haze-emergency

[villager]

4. we are a species that is quite fond of our conflagrations

...of every sort

[GliderGuider]

5. Just call us "Burning Man". nt

[villager]

6. Yup. A "festival" indeed

n/t

[OnlinePoker]

2. I'm sure the peat miners will be all over this. n/t