Arctic permafrost is degrading much faster than expected, warn scientists from the extreme north of Yakutia.
Satellites show giant hole ringed by 20 'baby craters'.
Scientists say there is growing evidence that rising temperatures were catalyst for massive unexplained holes in ground.
Dissecting them like surgical abscesses to release the gas seen as one solution to avoid future eruptions.
These extraordinary pictures give graphic new evidence of climate change.
Three man team probing the discovery is now 'missing in tundra', say Emergency Ministry officials.
And take part in scientific experiment to PROVE that the leaking of harmful greenhouse gases in the Arctic can be slowed.
Giant holes created when pingos erupted after filling with gas.