Same phenomenon of discharge of gas hydrates 'led to crater formation in Russia and disappearance of ships in Atlantic'.

New geological evidence shows polar 'submarine elevations' as 'natural components' of Siberian continental land mass.

Sparkling discovery of precious gems in solidified lava of Tolbachik flare-up.

Findings pave the way for a 1.2 million square kilometre claim to the UN on hydrocarbon drilling rights.

Giant holes created when pingos erupted after filling with gas.

Greenpeace is demanding the Russian government blocks a major Gazprom link to Shanghai across one of Siberia's most sacred wildernesses.

A vision of deepening ties between Russia and China outlined by Ambassador to Beijing Sergei Razov. 

Scheme would allow epic journeys from London to the Japanese capital with major international crossing between Sakhalin and Hokkaido.

More craters expected to form due to such eruptions as permafrost melts - and they ARE caused by global warming releasing methane gas.

Warning of methane blasts in Kara Sea adjacent to Yamal craters caused by gas eruptions associated with melting permafrost due to global warming.