The use of explosives by the US Antarctic Program. Environmental report

• Main Authors: Ensminger, J.T., Blasing, T.J.
• Language: unknown
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: 29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY ;54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; EXPLOSIVES; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; ANTARCTICA; MITIGATION; SAFETY; Antarctic; The Antarctic; Polar Plateau; Antarc*; Antarctica; Sea ice
• Online Access: http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/90363; https://www.osti.gov/biblio/90363; https://doi.org/10.2172/90363

This report was prepared to assist principal investigators and others in complying with NEPA and the protocol on environmental protection to the Antarctic Treaty. Research activities and associated support operations in Antarctica sometimes require use of explosives. This report evaluates potential...