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How Is Natural Gas Formed?
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Natural gas was made when decayed plants, bacteria and algae accumulated on the seabed or in swamps millions of years ago.
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We are all familiar with gas. It seems to be a valuable part of our lives. Gas is formed naturally when creatures die and their remains turn to coal, oil, and natural gas is a byproduct. You can find more information here: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=natural_gas_home
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Natural gas was formed after millions of years when tons of pressure was put on the decayed remains of plants and animals layered under rock and earth.
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Decayed plant and animals that get caught under or between rocks and layers of earth so they are under massive pressure for millions of years form natural gas.
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Natural gas is very prodictable and very important. One of the main ingredient in natura gas is methne, which is a gas that is composed of one carbon atom and four hydrogne atoms.
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Natural gas is formed far below the earth's surface by the decomposition of organic materials. Differences in the materials decomposing, time, and the depth and pressure involved
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