Deep sea mining /
Most volcanic activity happens not on land, but kilometers down in the deep ocean. Geological research has revealed that underwater volcanoes, or hydro thermal vents, are rich in metals like copper, zinc, silver and gold at concentrations that make them commercially attractive to miners. But, they a...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | This edition in English. |
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New South Wales :
ABC Commercial,
2011.
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| Series: | Catalyst ;
Series 12, Episode 16, Part 3 VAST: academic video online |
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Most volcanic activity happens not on land, but kilometers down in the deep ocean. Geological research has revealed that underwater volcanoes, or hydro thermal vents, are rich in metals like copper, zinc, silver and gold at concentrations that make them commercially attractive to miners. But, they are also colonized by exotic life-forms and scientists believe the vents may have been the location where life originated. Mark Horstman takes a look at a mining project that is set to commence operations in the deep waters off Papua New Guinea. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed July 10, 2014). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (8 min.). |
| Playing Time: | 00:08:08 |