Mineral resources of Antarctica
Circular
705
Edited by: Nancy A. Wright and Paul L. Williams
Compiled by: Nancy A. Wright and Paul L. Williams
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Abstract
Although the existence of mineral deposits in Antarctica is highly probable, the chances of finding them are quite small. Minerals have been found there in great variety but only as occurrences. Manganese nodules, water (as ice), geothermal energy, coal, petroleum, and natural gas are potential resources that could perhaps be exploited in the future. On the basis of known mineral occurrences in Antarctica and relationships between geologic provinces of Antarctica and those of neighboring Gondwana continents, the best discovery probability for a base-metal deposit in any part of Antarctica is in the Andean orogen; it is estimated to be 0.075 (75 chances in 1,000).
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Mineral resources of Antarctica |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 705 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir705 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | iii, 28 p. :ill. ;26 cm. |
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