Natural Resources Collection (page 7)

An oil well in nineteenth century Pennsylvania, USA (litho)
KW353670 An oil well in nineteenth century Pennsylvania, USA (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the book Chips from the Earths Crust)

Illustrated lyric and history sheet for the Mines d Or de la Californie
XIR161918 Illustrated lyric and history sheet for the Mines d Or de la Californie (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Burden dumps with rain water channels, Kennecott Utah Coppers Bingham Canyon Mine, Copperton, Utah, USA

Mining of ore on Erzberg mountain, Eisenerz, Styrian Iron Trail, Upper Styria, Styria, Austria, Europe, PublicGround

Heavy tire tracks and a mound of topsoil in a commercial sandpit, Quebec, Canada

Mound of sand in a commercial sandpit after a heavy rainfall, Quebec, Canada

Stacking conveyor and mounds of sand in a commercial sandpit, Quebec, Canada

Mound of sand in a commercial sandpit, Quebec, Canada

Erzberg mountain, deposits of ferrous material, Eisenerz, Styria, Austria

Bairds Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) tracks on the sandy beach of Corcovado National Park

A large Golden Orb Weaver Spider (Nephila clavipes) rests on a web in the rainforest of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Buttress Root and trunk detail of a Ceiba Tree (Ceiba pentandra) in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Endangered Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii oerstedii) eats a Grasshopper while clinging to a tree branch in the rainforest of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

North America, Canada, Quebec. Logs and lumber

Wairakei Thermal Power Station, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Gabon, Relief Map With Border and Mask
Relief map of Gabon (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

State of Alaska, United States, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Alaska, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

State of Alaska, United States, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Alaska, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Metals including, clockwise from left, Copper, Aluminium, Zinc, Iron and Lead

Wind turbines F006 / 7204
Wind turbines. Photographed on the Canary Islands

Dam, conceptual artwork F006 / 8690
Dam, conceptual computer artwork

Drought, conceptual artwork F006 / 8673
Drought, conceptual computer artwork

Broken wind turbine F006 / 8647
MODEL RELEASED. Broken wind turbine, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Wind turbines F006 / 8645
Wind turbines, Costa Calma, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Broken wind turbine F006 / 8646
MODEL RELEASED. Broken wind turbine, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Arctic oil fields, artwork
Arctic oil fields. Computer artwork showing oil field locations in the Arctic

Semi-submersible oil drilling rig C016 / 8408
Oil rig. The hull of the semi-submersible oil drilling rig Northern Lights seen in a dockyard. The hull is fitted out with its platform and drilling equipment later

Wind turbines at sunset, Fehmarn, Baltic Sea, Schleswig Holstein, Germany, Europe

Windmills at Aralavaimozhi, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Solar panels under a blue sky power Sirena Biological Station in the heart of the Corcovado National Park rainforest. Costa Rica

Rain drops on Banana tree leafs at the Sirena Biological Station garden. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Mouthless crab (Cardisoma crassum) walks amongst dried leafs on the forest floor of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

An Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) eats a seed pod on a remote beach with in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Profile of a Wild Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu) foraging for food on the forest floor of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

An adult female Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) sits atop a rock on the floor of the rainforest. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

A White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica) sits atop a tree trunk to rest in midday heat - Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) holding a freshly caught fish in its beak on the riverbank of the Rio Sirena. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

A large adult male Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) blends into the thick rainforest foliage of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

A Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) looks out above thick foliage of the Rainforest in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Lowland rainforest skirts the edge of a sandy beach along Corcovado National Park. Costa Rica

Surf rolls in on a pristine tropical beach with in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Aerial view of the jungle canopy in the heart of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Geoffroys Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) aggressively screams and howls to alert the presence of a predator on the jungle floor. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Oil crisis. Conceptual computer artwork of barrels of oil. International consumption of oil is increasing and, according to experts, it will reach a peak at around 2010

Finite oil resources, conceptual artwork. Computer artwork representing running out of oil

Limestone Quarry at Bungonia, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

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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.