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Russia threatens to seize swathe of Arctic
Telegraph.co.uk ^ | 9-17-08 | Miriam Elder

Posted on 09/17/2008 6:29:47 AM PDT by webschooner

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To: Zeddicus

Calcium Carbonate (seashells), saltwater, and pressure create oil.


41 posted on 09/17/2008 8:17:22 AM PDT by ChiefJayStrongbow
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To: Zeddicus

Good question, the answer is yes. A petrified forest (jungle) has been discovered on Baffin Island.


42 posted on 09/17/2008 8:41:39 AM PDT by Former Proud Canadian (I would spend more time on FR but I have to make sure my tires are inflated.)
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To: Zeddicus
Was there ever a time in earth's history where the artic circle had a climate that would have sustained lush prehistoric animal or plant growth? How did all these "fossil fuels" get up there in the first place?

Good question. The answer is "continental drift" due to plate tectonics.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_drift

43 posted on 09/17/2008 9:37:42 AM PDT by doc11355
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To: 353FMG
Now, now, tell me you don't like tacos, burritos, chili, enchiladas, ......

They're all American as pizza and frankfurters.

44 posted on 09/17/2008 1:06:29 PM PDT by muawiyah
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To: webschooner

And who will stop them? The Cannuck’s?


45 posted on 09/17/2008 3:19:49 PM PDT by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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