How is natural gas formed?

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Mar 19, 2016

Natural gas is formed deep within the Earth from decomposed organic matter. Plants and marine animals die and are buried. Over time, this matter is compressed as more and more layers form over it.

When this organic material is exposed to high pressure, it is broken down into hydrocarbons and becomes natural gas or oil.

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