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Ninety-eight percent of Antarctic is covered with an ice sheet.
Mining and other resource extraction activities are not allowed south of 60 degrees S, according to the Antarctic Treaty.
The volcano, Mt Erebus, however, does spew gold flecks in its eruption ash. Scientists trace the trail of these flecks to confirm the path of wind on the continent. The gold flecks are easy to spot, because the sun warms them, which melts the ice where they land. This pock-marked patterning is what's visible to scientists.
This gold is not recoverable, because of the treaty.
What else can I help you with?
How many gold mines are there in Antarctica?
There are no current gold mines in Antarctica. The continent is covered with ice sheet that make it uneconomic to mine for gold.
Where is most of antarctica located?
All of Antarctica is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Where is Antarctica located now?
Antarctica is located -- and always has been located -- south of the Antarctic Circle.
At which pole is Antarctica located?
Antarctica is located at the South Pole.
Is Australia located east of Antarctica?
Australia is located northwest of Antarctica.
In which of the two major parts of antarctica is the south pole located?
The South Pole is located in the eastern part of Antarctica.
Where is prince harald coast in antarctica located?
"In Antarctica"
Antarctica is located on what hemispheres?
Antarctica-Southern hemisphere
Is gold widespread?
Gold is mined on every continent except Antarctica.
On which contient is the south pole located?
The South Pole is located on the continent of Antarctica.
Which country is the Pensacola Mountains located in?
The Pensacola Mountains are not located in any country. It is located on the continent of Antarctica.
Is the north pole located in antarctica?
No, the South Pole is on Antarctica.
