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Fine Art Print : Settling pond, Athabasca Oil Sands
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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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the breathtaking beauty of nature contrasted with industrial innovation with our Fine Art Print of Settling Pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands. This aerial photograph from Science Photo Library captures the serene reflection of the settling pond, once an open-cast mine for oil sand extraction in Alberta, Canada. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and techniques to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Explore the intersection of nature and progress with this unique and thought-provoking piece.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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