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7,000 underground gas bubbles poised to 'explode' in Arctic

Bulging bumps in the Yamal and Gydan peninsulas believed to be caused by thawing permafrost releasing methane.

Boatswain the dog makes epic Arctic adventure trailing his new friends

After 1,907 kilometre odyssey, crossbreed is back home to his day job keeping polar bears at bay in remote weather station. 

Trembling tundra - the latest weird phenomenon in Siberia's land of craters

Earth is moving as 'leaking methane gas due to global warming causes surface to bubble' in a new phenomenon.

We like it on top... rising use of Northern Sea Route

New shipping link symbolises developing Arctic economy which can avoid eco-damage, says Putin.

Arctic maritime tragedy claims three new victims 102 years later

Helicopter crash kills three including leader of expedition to find schooner lost in infamous 1914 tragedy.

Discovered: 200-plus Arctic lakes which bubble like jacuzzis from seeping methane gas
Space pictures show the blue-tinted lakes formed in depressions caused by thawing permafrost on the Yamal and Gydan peninsulas.
British claim Arctic to be ice free this year is 'incorrect' and 'hasty', say Russian scientists

Challenge to polar doom warning from respected international expert Professor Peter Wadhams of Cambridge University.

Gas pipelines supplying Europe 'in real danger from exploding tundra' - top scientist

Pipes are built over bulging and unstable Arctic pingos prone to violent eruptions caused by 'thawing methane gas', as seen twice on the Yamal peninsula this year.

Greenpeace say their icebreaker was threatened with shooting in Arctic
FSB say activists posed threat to navigation safety. A row has erupted between the environmental group and the Russian authorities.
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Sent to Siberia

Rookie FSB agents are punished for 'indecent' graduation jinx in Moscow
Gelandewagen parade videos leads to 'career change' as Russia demands highest standards from secret servicemen.

Born in Siberia

Up-close laboratory pictures of ancient mummy as scientists recreate his life and times
Probes taken by South Korean experts will reveal lifestyle of this Arctic boy from 800 years ago.

Voice of Siberia

Siberians mark end of the snow season with swimsuit skiing day
Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.

We say

Lake Baikal 'holds key to new advances in antibiotics'
Scientists make crucial new discoveries of bacteria, up to 30 million years old.

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