Complex gas hydrate from the Cascadia margin

Natural gas hydrates are a potential source of energy and may play a role in climate change and geological hazards. Most natural gas hydrate appears to be in the form of |[lsquo]|structure I|[rsquo]|, with methane as the trapped guest molecule, although |[lsquo]|structure II|[rsquo]| hydrate has also been identified, with guest molecules such as isobutane and propane, as well as lighter hydrocarbons.

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