Natural Resources Collection (page 5)

Wind pump, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Wind pump, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields, USA, 1886. Edwin L Drake drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania near Titusville in 1859

Wealth of the Indies, 17th century. Design for a Gobelin tapestry showing rich flora and fauna and products of the West Indies and Central and South America

Mineral Court of New South Wales, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. Artist: O Shamessy
Mineral Court of New South Wales, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. In 1888 the city of Melbourne hosted an exposition in commemoration of the centenary of the arrival of

Stack of Eastern white pine tree logs, Laurentians, Quebec, Canada

Water Drop

Elbow Falls, Elbow River, Bragg Creek, Kananaskis District; Alberta, Canada

Abstract Painterly Style, Reflection On Water, Jasper National Park; Alberta, Canada

Stormy Skies Over Mountain, Kananaskis Country; Alberta, Canada

Loon (Gavia Immer) Swimming On Talbot Lake, Jasper National Park; Alberta, Canada

Bison Walking In The Early Morning Through The Snow, Elk Island National Park; Alberta, Canada

Forest Of Birch Trees; Alberta, Canada

Lumberjack in orange suit standing next to tree stump holding electric saw, felled tree falling down hillside

The Zambezi River and rainbow just above The Eastern Cataract. Victoria Falls. Livingstone. Zambia

Aerial view of a micorlight (ultralight) flying over the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls. Livingstone. Zambia

Aerial view of Zambezi River and Victoria Falls. Livingstone. Zambia

The Eastern Cataract. Victoria Falls. Livingstone. Zambia

Peat stack C018 / 0881
Stack of peat blocks cut out of a peat bog. Photographed in Goldenstedter Moor, Lower Saxony, Germany

Lump of copper encrusted rock

Women divide up a fish catch, Lake Rukwa
Women divide up a fish catch on the shores of Lake Rukwa in Southwest Tanzania. Lake Rukwa is a long, narrow lake lying in a basin of inland drainage southeast of Lake Tanganyika; it forms part of

Two trucks loaded with stacked timber driving on forest path, rear view

Oil pumping station, cross section

Water butt, pipe running into container on brick socket, watering can standing to left

Illustration of location of chalk (limestone) today

Illustration of location of chalk (limestone) 50 million years ago

Aerial view of Zambezi River Batoka Gorge and Victoria Falls. Livingstone. Zambia

View of Bridge across the Zambezi River and Batoka Gorge from the path to The Boiling Pot. Victoria Falls. Livingstone. Zambia

The Zambezi River just above The Eastern Cataract. Victoria Falls. Livingstone. Zambia

Map of the gold-bearing regions in Peru, from the Atlas Maior, Sive Cosmographia Blaviana
XOT366573 Map of the gold-bearing regions in Peru, from the Atlas Maior, Sive Cosmographia Blaviana, 1662 (coloured engraving) by Blaeu

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"Exploring the Majesty of Natural Resources: From Zambezi River to Salt Mountains" A mesmerizing view of the Zambezi River, with the distant spray from Victoria Falls creating a breathtaking spectacle. Livingstone, Zambia. Standing proudly on coastal cliffs at Botallack head, the abandoned mining buildings serve as a reminder of our reliance on natural resources throughout history. A symmetrically stacked pile of logs awaits its purpose as firewood, showcasing nature's gift for providing warmth and comfort. The bridge across the Zambezi River offers a stunning perspective known as the Boiling Pot, where turbulent waters meet serenity. Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia. Witnessing the Eastern Cataract at Victoria Falls reveals nature's power in shaping landscapes and reminding us of our connection to these precious resources. As twilight hues paint the sky above Scroby Sands Windfarm in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; alternative energy sources harmonize with nature's beauty. Discovering hidden treasures within nature's bounty - behold the captivating beauty found in alternative resource berries that thrive amidst their surroundings. At Linden town's bauxite mine in Italy lies an unfortunate consequence - blue water tainted by industrial runoff reminds us to protect our precious water sources from harm. Traveling through Sicily unveils Trapani salt pans – an ancient method harnessing natural resources to produce this essential mineral for centuries. The San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm near Palm Springs stands tall against California’s skyline – a testament to sustainable energy solutions harnessed from Mother Nature herself.