Vulnerable Locations Flashcards
When did Russia claim the Lomonosov ridge?
2007
What ridge did Russia claim in 2007?
Lomonosov
How many countries in the arctic region are involved in the arctic land grab? Name 4
X8 countries
Russia
US
Canada
Scandinavia
US Geological Survey suggested the Arctic contained what % of the world’s unexploited oil / gas reserves?
25%
When will arctic oil become viable?
above $70 a barrel
What will become viable at the cheapest price? Tar sand oil or arctic oil?
Tar sand
In the race for the Arctic, what has Canada planned to build at Resolute Bay?
army training centre
To defend the Lomonosov ridge and Canada’s interest, what have they planned?
an army training centre at Resolute Bay
What has Russia done to protect their interest in Lomonosov ridge?
have Russian aircraft fly over the North Pole stimulating strikes on bases
Denmark and Canada claim Lomonosov ridge is actually connected to what continental shelf?
N.America and Greenland’s
The UN will decide about control over the Arctic by what year?
2020
In the controversy over Lomonosov ridge, what did all nations agree to abide by?
UN Law of the Sea Convention
What did the UN Law of the Sea Convention state?
countries only allowed to exploit resources within 200miles of their territory
