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Settling pond, Athabasca Oil Sands
Settling pond. Aerial photograph of a settling pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This area used to be an opencast mine for the excavation of oil sands. The resulting pit has now been filled with water and will be used as a settling pond for the deposition of tailings (waste products) from other oil sands mines. This reuse of old pits as settling ponds helps to minimise the impact on the environment. This facility is operated by Suncor Energy
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2008 Aerial Photography Albert A Athabasca Oil Sands Bitumen Bituminous Sands Canada Canadian Crude Oil Degradation Degraded Destruction Energy Energy Industry Energy Source Environmental Environmental Impact Excavation Excavator Excavators Flooded Fossil Fuel Fuels July Land Use Machines Mine Mining Mining Machine Nonrenewable North American Oil Reserves Oil Resources Open Pit Power Industry Settling Pond Strip Mining Suncor Tailings Tar Sands Track Tracks Reclamation
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the breathtaking beauty of nature contrasted with industrial innovation with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This stunning image, "Settling Pond, Athabasca Oil Sands" by Science Photo Library, captures the awe-inspiring sight of a settling pond in Alberta, Canada. Once an open-cast mine for oil sand excavation, this pond now reflects the vibrant colors of the surrounding landscape. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the rich details and vibrant colors of this photograph to life, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Order now and bring a piece of the natural world's raw power and industrial evolution into your living environment.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This aerial photograph captures the transformation of an opencast mine into a settling pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. Once a site for excavating oil sands, this area has now been repurposed to minimize its impact on the environment. The pit that was once filled with machinery and tracks has been flooded with water, creating a serene landscape that serves as a deposition site for tailings - waste products from other oil sands mines. Operated by Suncor Energy, this technological feat showcases the power of reclamation and environmental responsibility in the 21st century. As machines stand idle and excavators lie dormant beneath the water's surface, nature begins to reclaim what was once degraded land. The image highlights both the industrial prowess and potential environmental degradation associated with extracting bitumen from tar sands. It serves as a reminder of our reliance on nonrenewable fossil fuels while also showcasing efforts made by companies like Suncor Energy to mitigate their impact. In this snapshot frozen in time since 2008, we witness how old pits can be transformed into vital settling ponds that help protect surrounding ecosystems. This photograph is not just about an industry or commercial use; it symbolizes humanity's ongoing struggle to balance energy needs with responsible land use practices in order to safeguard our planet for future generations.
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