Deep sea mining
Description
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.
Runtime
8 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2011
Database
Alexander Street
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