Interactive comment on “ A model of the methane cycle , permafrost , and hydrology of the Siberian continental margin ” by D . Archer
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The author has chosen a very important topic which definitely needs further thorough study. In this manuscript, a simple 2-D model of the passive continental margin is applied to simulate processes in the tectonically active environment of the Russian Arctic Shelves. The developed model considers a single latitudinal cross-section, employs greatly simplified physics assumptions and is eventually used to quantify methane emissions from the entire Siberian continental margin. I encourage the author to improve the model in order to consider the realistic tectonic settings and conduct a thorough sensitivity study, then re-submit their manuscript for possible publication in a later time.
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