Historic methane concentrations in the world's atmosphere have ranged between 300 and 400 nmol/mol during glacial periods commonly known as ice ages, and between 600 and 700 nmol/mol during the warm interglacial periods.
Pada sejarahnya, konsentrasi metana di atmosfer bumi berkisar antara 300 dan 400 nmol/mol selama periode glasial/zaman es dan 600-700 nmol/mol pada periode interglasial.