Mount Fentale Volcano Emits Methane

Context: An extraordinary volcanic event has been recorded at Mount Fentale, where the volcano has emitted vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere.

About Mount Fentale

• Location: Awash National Park in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia.
• Methane emissions from volcanoes are rare, as volcanic activity generally involves the release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and sulfur dioxide (SO₂).

What are Methane Plumes?

• Methane plumes refer to large, concentrated releases of methane gas into the atmosphere.
• These plumes can arise from natural sources (volcanoes, wetlands, permafrost) or human activities (oil drilling, coal mining, livestock farming).
• Methane is 28 times more potent than CO₂ in trapping heat over a century.
  • Methane is the 2nd-largest contributor to global warming, responsible for 11% of total global greenhouse gas emissions.
• Large methane plumes significantly contribute to climate change by increasing global temperatures.

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