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What has been the positive effects in mining and oil exploration in Antarctica?
There is no mining or oil exploration in Antarctica: it's too cold.
What decision was made by 26 nations about mining and oil exploration in Antarctica in 1998?
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What types of geologists are there?
There are different types of geologists that study oil exploration, mineral exploration and mineral mining. There are also engineering geologists.
Why are oil companies interested in antarctica?
There is no benefit. Drilling for oil is practically impossible and would not be profitable, since it's too cold for this kind of enterprise. In addition, this work is not allowed under the Antarctic Treaty.
Are the fossil fuels coal and oil found in Antarctica useable?
Yes, coal deposits have been found in Antarctica, but extracting and using them is currently not economically viable due to the extreme conditions in the region. As for oil, there have been limited exploration efforts in Antarctica, but the environmental sensitivity and protection regulations in place make commercial oil extraction unlikely.
How much oil is under Antarctica?
This answer is an unknown, since oil exploration is prohibited under the Antarctic Treaty.
Why is there no mining in Antarctica and how could this be changed?
there is no mining in antarctica because it polutes antarctica and there are many dangers like ice collapsing when you make a tunnel or oil spills occuring and other dangerous things like destroying the enviroment and habitat for the animals like the birds and polar bears and penguins.
What type of corporations do geologists work for?
Some work in oil and gas exploration, mineral exploration, the extractive industries (mining and quarrying) and for civil engineering consultancies and contractors.
Which country is drilling for oil in Antarctica?
The Antarctic Treaty System prohibits any mining or drilling for oil in Antarctica. All activities in Antarctica are closely monitored and regulated by the Antarctic Treaty parties to protect the continent's environment and ecosystem.
Problems of mining in Nigeria and their solution?
PROBLEMS OF MINING IN NIGERIA· Ecologic effects (noise and exhaust pollution)· Easier profit in Oil production has killed the mining of other natural resources· Lack of proper management/maintenance from the Government.· Lack of proper funding· Vandalization of mining equipments by miscreants.
Can countries drill for oil in Antarctica?
There is really no reason to drill for oil in Antarctica -- it's physically challenging and too expensive because it's a polar climate, and the Antarctic Treaty forbids commercial extraction from any location south of 60 degrees south latitude anywhere on earth.
Are their new income opportunites in the eskimo future?
Yes. Efforts are ongoing to promote Oil and gas exploration, construction, mining etc all with the native economy in mind.
