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Seismic in arctic environs: Meeting the challenge
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Arctic EngineeringEngineeringSeismic WaveEnvironmental Impact AssessmentFragile Natural EcosystemClimate PolicyEnvironmental PlanningEarth ScienceGas ReservesEnvironmental PolicySocial SciencesNatural ResourceGeophysicsArctic ScienceEnvironmental GeographySpecialized EquipmentEarthquake EngineeringUnconventional OilGeographyCryosphereArctic EnvironsTectonicsArctic StructureSeismologyNatural Resource ManagementClimate Adaptation ScienceNatural Resource Extraction
Alaska and the Canadian arctic hold significant estimated oil and gas reserves but the area also has a unique and fragile natural ecosystem. Specialized equipment and methods deployed by exceptional crews working closely with the local agencies are required to meet the environmental challenges.