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Oh, they're looking alright!

jms — 6/29/2004 5:58:32 PM (archived)

I've known many geologists who've worked the nightless summers at the bottom of the world. Including my Intro prof, who worked there in the early sixties. Here's some info if you are interested:

An Overview of the Geological History of Antarctica With Regard to Mineral Resource Potential

Is mining in Antarctica worthwhile? This one is a really good overview.

Antarctic Geology

~jms~

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Remember South Africa? - Tom Brosz - 6/28/2004 5:48:23 PM
- Centuries worth of building and investment thrown away without a fight. - Lee - 6/28/2004 10:06:32 PM
  - Self sacrificing = stage of moral development. - SDAI-Tech1 - 6/28/2004 11:27:09 PM
    - To not fight for the safety of your descendants is immoral. - Lee - 6/28/2004 11:40:27 PM
      - Bad timing and bad planning - FrankC - 6/29/2004 3:10:57 AM
        
        A scenario I would have liked to see... - Tom Brosz - 6/29/2004 5:07:00 AM
        
        certainly not race... - FrankC - 6/29/2004 5:40:39 AM
        
        Moldy ideas - Mary Anne - 6/29/2004 5:31:55 AM
        
        re: Moldy ideas - Tom Brosz - 6/29/2004 7:13:24 AM
        
        in the petri dish of human nature - Robert - 6/29/2004 9:02:42 PM
        
        re: human nature - Tom Brosz - 7/1/2004 12:47:54 AM
        
        Yeah, you're probably right. - Lee - 6/29/2004 4:32:44 AM
        
        Nice idea - FrankC - 6/29/2004 5:54:48 AM
        
        I bet Antarctica is loaded with resources. - Lee - 6/29/2004 6:04:58 AM
        
        Oh, they're looking alright! - jms - 6/29/2004 5:58:32 PM
        
        At last! My claim for the Moebius - Nick Hoffman - 6/30/2004 12:27:12 AM

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