USSR and Afghanistan mineral resources
Afghanistan is a geological complex in which plentiful minerals and fuels were formed. Western geologists explored that country during the last 100 years and produced many reports and maps. Real progress in a systematic analysis, however, was not made until the intensive efforts of the Soviet Union during the past two decades. By diplomatic and economic maneuvers, the Soviets took control of Afghanistan's nascent hydrocarbon indusry during the 1960s. Following the 1973 coup, the Soviets and Afghan supporters replaced pro-Western technical advisors and hampered Western-linked development. Intensive field investgations led to the discovery of hundreds of mineral deposits and several good petroleum prospects. The current Russian military occupation is partially subsidized with Afghanistan resources. 83 references, 3 figures, 3 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Nebraska, Omaha
- OSTI ID:
- 6640448
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-820118-Vol.2
- Journal Information:
- Am. Assoc. Adv. Sci., Symp.; (United States), Vol. 90; Conference: Annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (Environmetrics '82 included), Washington, DC, USA, 3 Jan 1982
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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