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Bonanza from the frozen continent

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Title Bonanza from the frozen continent
 
Creator Setty, M.G.A.P.
 
Subject Geology and Geophysics
Aquatic Non-Resources
Aquatic Non-Resources
geology
igneous rocks
metamorphic rocks
gabbros
mineral resources
gold
copper
nickel
oil and gas
hydrocarbons
icebergs
water resources
PSE, Antarctic Ocean
 
Description Antarctica is a circumpolar continent surrounded by the Southern Ocean which is about 36 million sq kms and about 10% of the worlds oceans. Ice covers 98% of the continent and the rest is a non glacial terrain. Temperatures on Antarctica are extremely low. The temperatures vary from -15~'C in the coastal regions to -50~'C on the polar plateau of East Antarctica. The Southern Ocean and the geology of Antarctica are described. The copper deposits of Peru and Chile are considered to have their extension in Antarctica since the Antarctic Peninsula is the extension of Andean Orogen of South America. Sporadic occurrences of lead, zinc, silver and gold are known from Transantarctic Mountains. This could become target for future exploitation. The occurrence of hydrocarbon bearing strata along Antarctica offer hopes of oil and gas exploration. The icebergs, freshwater ice, from Antarctica if transported to water deficient part of world could solixe water scarcity problem. Antarctica can become a bonanza for any country but its political framework has to be settled
 
Date 2000-10-24T10:01:00Z
2017-09-29T13:48:35Z
2000-10-24T10:01:00Z
2017-09-29T13:48:35Z
1983
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Science Today, vol.17(9); 1983; 57-61
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/6502
 
Language en
 
Relation Science Today
NON-SCI