IEN-Canadian Indigenous Tar Sands Maps and Images


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Existing and Proposed Oil Pipelines and Shipping Routes from Tar Sands Extraction - Alberta, Canada

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Tar Sands Proposed Pipelines and Projected Sea Level Rise from Climate Change
Oil Sand production and extration sites in Alberta Canada

This map shows the extent of the oils sands in Alberta, Canada. The three oil sand deposits are known as the Athabasca Oil Sands, the Cold Lake Oil Sands, and the Peace River Oil Sands. Source: Wikipedia/Created by Created by Norman Einstein, May 10, 2006
Satellite view of Athabascan Oil Sands


Satellite view of the Athabascan Oil Sands mine and production sites. Note the proximity of the river to tailing ponds and other production and mining activities.
Oil Sands Production site - closer view

Closer view of production site, proximity of river and tailing ponds.
Illustration of size of mining area.
 
Oil Sand Open Pit Mining 1 Northern Alberta Tar Sands Processing Plant
Northern Alberta Tar Sands Processing Northern Alberta Tar Sands Processing Facility