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Default This could have been a massive explosion

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Clark wrote:

"Mamba" wrote in
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"HeyBub" wrote in message
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wrote:

The ignition temperature for Methane is 630C (1200F). I doubt an
electric heater gets that hot.

Don't ignore the pressures, velocity of the gas expulsion, and other
factors that might affect temperatures and flash points.

Regardless, I see a fuel source here that could eradicate dependency on
foreign oil reserves...



The gathering system is going to be a real PITA


so to speak.