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Short caption: Gas hydrate recovered from sediments below the seafloor during IODP Expedition 311.

Long caption: Gas hydrate recovered from sediments below the seafloor during IODP Expedition 311. When brought to the surface, gas hydrate is no longer in its stable pressure and temperature field and decomposes (see fizzing and bubbling).