Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Example of the Negative Impacts of Oil and Gas Exploration Activities Over the Marine Environment
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The document discusses the advantages of geothermal energy as a clean and sustainable energy source, particularly in the context of the Arctic environment and the negative impacts of oil and gas exploration on marine ecosystems. It highlights the unique geographical features and ecological risks of the Barents Sea and Pechora Sea areas, where existing pollution from oil operations poses significant environmental threats. The author emphasizes the importance of promoting geothermal energy as a viable alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Example of the Negative Impacts of Oil and Gas Exploration Activities Over the Marine Environment
- 1. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Example of the Negative Impacts of Oil and Gas Exploration Activities Over the Marine Environment Presented at International Conference ’Geoenergy’ Grozny State Oil Technical University n.a. M.D. Millionshtchikov Grozny, Chechnya, Russia Polina Lemenkova June 19-21, 2015 Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 1 / 15
- 2. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Outline 1. Introduction Study Area 2. Arctic Environment Settings 3. Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping 4. Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping 5. Thanks 6. Bibliography Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 2 / 15
- 3. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Study Area Figure 1: Source: IBCAO Geothermal energy is a clean, environmentally friednly, renewable resource that provides energy around the world. Heat flowing constantly from the interior of the Earth ensure to be an inexhaustible supply of energy. However, existing traditional sources of energy, such as oil and gas are still popular nowadays. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 3 / 15
- 4. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Environment Currents Distribution of the contaminants in the marine environment is largely dependent on the ocean currents and physicochemical characteristics. Water-dissolved particles are transported by snow melt and surface waters, intra-ocean currents, groundwater and rivers. Polar Climate Permafrost, excessive wetting of the active layer, low temperature and long freezing period slow down chemical and biochemical soil-forming processes in the Polar zone Impact Factors Atmospheric flows, river and sea currents get connected in Arctic. This cause a long-distance possible transport of the pollutants. In view of this, Arctic is a region with a high environmental risk of the accumulation of pollutants. Food Chains Food chains are main biological pathways for the selective absorption, concentration and transfer of contaminants by plants and animals. A variety of processes upbrings pollutants from coastal areas, atmosphere, seas and rivers. This makes Arctic flora and fauna an objects of possible environmental pollution. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 4 / 15
- 5. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Settings Arctic: small yet important ’Arctic is a kitchen of weather’. Arctic Ocean is the smallest among the oceans. However, according to the climate data, its role in the formation of the global climate invaluable. Sweet water formed from icebergs and coming through the surface waters is a part of the interoceanic circulation system of ocean currents. Through circulation system, Arctic waters are connected to the Atlantic and the World Ocean. Therefore, oil pollution of the Arctic seas is dangerous. Low recovery speed Development of offshore oil fields is negative for the northern seas, due to the low rates of the recovery processes. Chemical, biochemical and microbiological oxidation has slow speed in the Arctic, due to low water and air temperatures. Therefore, the pollution of the sea waters and soil of the Arctic can be higher compared to temperate and tropical zones. Global environmental ecosystem The continent and sea basins are the natural components of a global environmental ecosystem. Therefore, any changes and pollution affect functioning of the individual parts of the ecosystem: lakes, seas, coastal areas. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 5 / 15
- 6. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Ecosystem Figure 2: Graphics source: author General Barents Sea - marginal and the most western of the Arctic Ocean seas. Hydrologically, it is connected with the Norwegian and Greenland seas, Central Arctic basin, Kara Sea and White Sea. Located beyond the Arctic Circle, but directly connected with North Atlantic, it has specific climatic conditions. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 6 / 15
- 7. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Geography Specific A characteristic feature of the Barents Sea: warm waters coming from the North Atlantic come into contact with the cold waters of the Arctic. Permafrost, excessive moistening of the active layer, low temperature and long freezing period slow down chemical and biochemical soil-forming processes in the polar zone. Examples Bioproductivity: Barents Sea is the most highly productive north Russian seas. Water circulation is determined by the interaction of the main two oppositely directed flows: Atlantic and Arctic. Rich biota in the Barents Sea is explained by active light regime during Polar summer, advantageous geographical settings and income of the warm North Atlantic currents into the high latitudes. Submarine Geomorphology Vast ice fields, drifting icebergs that do not melt during the year, inhibit the development of the wave processes. These processes in the coastal zone => formation of an anomalous flattened profile of the underwater coastal slope of the Barents Sea => distribution of finely dispersed sediments not typical of the inner shelf. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 7 / 15
- 8. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Meteorology Climatic Conditions The climatic conditions of the Barents region are determined by its polar position and the warming influence of the North Atlantic. Distribution of the precipitation is the result of a complex interaction of the circulation processes. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 8 / 15
- 9. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Mapping Figure 3: Source: Author. Mapping: ArcGIS • Distribution of the petroleum hydrocarbons in the bottom layer of the Barents Sea. • The map shows two zones of the increased concentrations of phenols and oil pollution: western and eastern areas. • Atlantic waters are the main source in the west. • White Sea water is the main source in the east. • Increased values are noted in the Kola Bay and in the adjacent water area • The annual inflow of oil to the marine environment of the oceans from various sources is ca. 1.7-8.7 M tons. • Due to the development of the oil fields in Arctic regions, especially in the Barents and Kara Seas, the flow of oil products increased. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 9 / 15
- 10. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Coasts Location Pechora Sea is a south-eastern part of the Barents Sea. Population The coast of the Pechora Sea is poorly populated. Among the settlements of the coastal zone, the largest are Naryan-Mar, Varandey, Vangurey in the Pechora Bay, Korotaikha, Bugrino. Naryan-Mar Naryan-Mar is the capital of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, river port and important transport hub on the waterway from the Pechora region and the Northern Sea Route. Fishery Pechora Bay and estuary are important fishery areas playing important role in the economy of the Nenets region. Recently, fisheries here decreased in number of salmon herds and whitefish catches. Figure 4: Source: Author. Mapping: ArcGIS Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 10 / 15
- 11. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Currents Gulf Stream Additional source of contaminants in the Barents Sea is the Gulf Stream system. Ca. 1-1.5 M tons of oil products are transported by the Gulf Stream per year. Discharge Zones Currents of the Gulf Stream, containing dissolved pollutants, e.g. oil products, have several discharge zones off the coast of North America and Europe (Sargasso, Norwegian and Barents Seas). Effects of the Pechora River The flow of the Pechora River, in addition to contaminant transit and desalination, determines the formation of the runoff currents in the Pechora Bay, determining distribution of the contaminants across the sea. Figure 5: Source: Web Effects of the Pechora Sea The opposite effect of the Pechora Sea on the Pechora River (through the Pechora Bay) => tidal and surging waves into the river. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 11 / 15
- 12. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Environment Determinants Environmental settings of the Pechora Sea ecosystem are determined by physical, geographical parameters of the biotope, and anthropogenic pressure. River Discharge The ecological and chemical conditions of the Pechora Sea is affected by the discharge of the Pechora River, which flows into the Pechora Bay and transports pollutants from the industrial regions of Komi and Nenets regions. Examples Technogenic Pollution Example of the pollutants associated with this type of source is oil products, which can be considered as an example of technogenic pollution. This is caused by the increasing oil production in offshore areas, transportation and the use of lubricating oils and chemical products as a fuel. Distribution Maximum concentrations of the pollutants are localized in a surface layer: zone of the interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere. High concentrations of oil aggregates are along the transport routes, in the shelf zones of closed seas, and in currents of the Atlantic waters carrying pollution from Europe and NW coast of Africa. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 12 / 15
- 13. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography River-Sea Pollutants Distribution The uneven distribution of pollutants is caused by geographical location of the sources, water circulation and vertical structure, chemical form of the pollutants in water and their properties. • Pechora River provides ca. 90% of the total river inflow to the Pechora Sea. • By water runoff, it is one of the largest Arctic rivers in Russia. • Pechora estuary is an object of intensive economic development associated with the discovery of gas and oil fields directly in the estuary region and adjacent areas of the Bolshezemelskaya and Malozemelskaya tundra. • The route of the pollutants to the sea: natural geographic connection of of Pechora River => Pechora Bay => Pechora Sea Coastal Zones The highest concentration of the pollutants: in relatively calm coastal zones, where dumping is carried out in vast inactive areas of the open ocean, where they are carried out from the Gulf Stream and the North Atlantic Current and where they constantly accumulate. Additional Sources Additional source of pollution of Arctic: shipping. The main source of oil pollution in the Barents Sea: waste dumping, petroleum transportation, toxic substances, emergency situations, global current system development of the offshore oil and gas fields. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 13 / 15
- 14. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Mapping Figure 6: Source: Author. Mapping: ArcGIS Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 14 / 15
- 15. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Thanks Thank you for attention ! Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 15 / 15
- 16. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography Bibliography Author’s publications on Geography, GIS and Environment: 1 M. Klauˇco, B. Gregorová, U. Stankov, V. Markovi´c, and P. Lemenkova, “Landscape metrics as indicator for ecological significance: assessment of Sitno Natura 2000 sites, Slovakia”, in Ecology and environmental protection, Proceedings of International Conference (2014), pp. 85–90, http://elib.bsu.by/handle/123456789/103362. 2 M. Klauˇco, B. Gregorová, U. Stankov, V. Markovi´c, and P. Lemenkova, “Determination of ecological significance based on geostatistical assessment: a case study from the Slovak Natura 2000 protected area”, Central European Journal of Geosciences 5, 28–42, ISSN: 1896-1517 (2013), https://www.degruyter.com/view/j/geo.2013.5.issue-1/s13533-012-0120-0/s13533-012- 0120-0.xml?format=INT. 3 P. Lemenkova, “Innovations in the Geoscience Research: Classification of the Landsat TM Image Using ILWIS GIS for Geographic Studies”, in Prospects for the higher school development, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference, edited by V. K. Pestis, A. A. Duduk, A. V. Sviridov, and S. I. Yurgel (2015), pp. 60–63, ISBN: 978-985-537-068-1. 4 P. Lemenkova, “The Vulnerability and Environmental Resilience of Ecosystems in Yamal, Russian Arctic”, Russian and English, in Problems of the sustainable development of the russian regions, Conference Proceedings, edited by L. N. Rudneva (2015), pp. 139–141, ISBN: 978-5-9961-1040-7, https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=25577830. 5 P. Lemenkova, “Importance of the Remote Sensing Image Analysis for Mapping Forest Land Cover in Šumava National Park”, in Forestry: bridge to the future, 90 years higher forestry education in bulgaria, Book of Abstracts of the International Conference, edited by M. Milev, P. Zhelev, K. Petkova, and M. Dimitrov (2015), pp. 70–71, ISBN: 978-954-332-134-6. 6 P. Lemenkova, “Analysis of Landsat NDVI time series for detecting degradation of vegetation”, in Geoecology and sustainable use of mineral resources, From science to practice, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Young Scientists, edited by A. N. Petin, P. V. Goleusov, and E. I. Makaseeva (2015), pp. 11–13, ISBN: 978-5-98242-210-1. 7 P. Lemenkova, “Satellite image based mapping of wetland tundra landscapes using ilwis gis”, Russian, in Actual problems of the state and management of water resources, Proceedings of the International Conference, edited by A. V. Kusakin and T. N. Efimova (2015), pp. 110–113, ISBN: 978-5-9903856-9-6, https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=24613025. 8 P. Lemenkova, “Mapping agricultural lands by means of GIS for monitoring use of natural resources”, Russian, in Actual problems of the conservation and development of biological resources, Proceedings of the International Conference, edited by I. M. Donnik, B. A. Voronin, I. P. Zorina, and N. V. Roshchina (2015), pp. 226–229, ISBN: 978-5-87203-374-5. 9 P. Lemenkova, “Spatial Analysis for Environmental Mapping of Šumava National Park”, in 6th annual pgs conference, Conference Abstracts (2015), p. 53, https://www.natur.cuni.cz/fakulta/zivotni-prostredi/aktuality/prilohy-a- obrazky/konference/pgs-koference-2015-program. 10P. Lemenkova, “Processing Remote Sensing Data Using Erdas Imagine for Mapping Aegean Sea Region, Turkey”, in Informatics, Problems, methodology, technologies, Proceedings of 15th International Conference, Vol. 3 (2015), pp. 11–15, ISBN: 5-9273-0681-0, https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=26663916. Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 15 / 15
- 17. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography 11P. Lemenkova, “Assessing and Monitoring Geoecological Status of West Turkish Landscapes for Sustainable Development: Processes, Activities and Problems”, in Geographic aspects of the sustainable development of regions, Proceedings of the International Conference, Vol. 2 (2015), pp. 78–81. 12P. Lemenkova, “Modelling Landscape Changes and Detecting Land Cover Types by Means of Remote Sensing Data and ILWIS GIS”, Bulletin of the Ufa State Petroleum Technological University 1 Information technologies, Problems and solutions, edited by F. U. Enikeev, 265–271, ISSN: 2500-2996 (2015), https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=28416940. 13P. Lemenkova, “Analysis of Landsat NDVI time series for detecting degradation of vegetation”, in Conference ’geoecology and sustainable use of mineral resources’ (Apr. 6, 2015). 14P. Lemenkova, “Google Earth web service as a support for GIS mapping in geospatial research at universities”, Russian and English, in Web-technologies in the educational space, Problems, approaches, perspectives, Proceedings of the International Conference, edited by S. V. Aryutkina and S. V. Napalkov (Mar. 2015), pp. 460–464, ISBN: 978-5-9906469-1-9, https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=23426340. 15P. Lemenkova, “Satellite Image Based Mapping of Wetland Tundra Landscapes Using ILWIS GIS”, in Actual problems of the state and management of water resources (Mar. 19, 2015). 16P. Lemenkova, “Risks of Cryogenic Landslide Hazards and Their Impact on Ecosystems in Cold Environments”, in The effects of irrigation and drainage on rural and urban landscapes, Book of Abstracts, 1st International Symposium (2014), p. 27, https://www.irrigation-Management.eu/. 17P. Lemenkova, “Detection of Vegetation Coverage in Urban Agglomeration of Brussels by NDVI Indicator Using eCognition Software and Remote Sensing Measurements”, in Gis and remote sensing, Gis day, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference, edited by H. Manandyan (2014), pp. 112–119. 18P. Lemenkova, “Cost-Effective Raster Image Processing for Geoecological Analysis using ISOCLUST Classifier: a Case Study of Estonian Landscapes”, in Modern problems of geoecology and landscapes studies, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference, edited by A. N. Vitchenko, G. I. Martsinkevich, B. P. Vlasov, N. V. Gagina, and V. M. Yatsukhno (2014), pp. 74–76, ISBN: 978-985-476-629-4, https://www.elib.bsu.by/bitstream/123456789/103641/1/geoconf80.pdf. 19P. Lemenkova, “Rural Sustainability and Management of Natural Resources in Tian Shan Region, Central Asia”, in International conference ’celebrating pastoral life’, Heritage and economic develop. Proceedings International Conference, edited by F. Papageorgiou (2014), pp. 81–89, ISBN: 978-960-6676-22-2. 20P. Lemenkova, “Opportunities for Classes of Geography in the High School: the Use of ’CORINE’ Project Data, Satellite Images and IDRISI GIS for Geovisualization”, in Perspectives for the development of higher education, Proceedings of 7th International Conference, edited by V. Pestis, A. A. Duduk, A. V. Sviridov, and S. I. Yurgel (2014), pp. 284–286, ISBN: 978-985-537-042-1, https: //www.ggau.by/downloads/prints/Sbornik_72014_konferencii_perspektivy_razvitija_vysshej_shkoly.pdf. 21P. Lemenkova, “Monitoring changes in agricultural landscapes of Central Europe, Hungary: application of ILWIS GIS for image processing”, in Geoinformatics: theoretical and applied aspects, Proceedings of 12th International Conference (2013). Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 15 / 15
- 18. Why Should We Stand for Geother- mal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. Polina Lemenkova Outline Introduction Study Area Arctic Environment Settings Barents Sea Ecosystem Geography Meteorology Mapping Pechora Sea Coasts Currents Environment River-Sea Mapping Thanks Bibliography 22P. Lemenkova, “Geospatial Technology for Land Cover Analysis”, Middle East and Africa (MEA) Geospatial Digest (2013), https://www.geospatialworld.net/article/geospatial-technology-for-land-cover-analysis/, e-magazine (periodical). 23P. Lemenkova, “Impacts of Climate Change on Landscapes in Central Europe, Hungary”, in Current Problems of Ecology, Ecological monitoring and management of natural protection, Proceedings of 8th International Conference, Vol. 2 (2012), pp. 134–136, https://elib.grsu.by/katalog/173327-393652.pdf. 24P. Lemenkova, “Water Supply and Usage in Central Asia, Tian Shan Basin”, in Civil eng., architecture & environmental protection, Phidac-2012, Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium for Doctoral studies in the Fields of Civil Engineering, Architecture & Environmental Protection, edited by Z. Grdic and G. Toplicic-Curcic (Sept. 2012), pp. 331–338, ISBN: 978-86-88601-05-4. 25P. Lemenkova, “Seagrass Mapping and Monitoring Along the Coasts of Crete, Greece”, M.Sc. Thesis (University of Twente, Faculty of Earth Observation and Geoinformation (ITC), Enschede, Netherands, Mar. 8, 2011), 158 pp., https://thesiscommons.org/p4h9v. 26P. Lemenkova, “Using ArcGIS in Teaching Geosciences”, Russian, B.Sc. Thesis (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Educational Studies, Moscow, Russia, June 5, 2007), 58 pp., https://thesiscommons.org/nmjgz. 27P. Lemenkova, “Geoecological Mapping of the Barents and Pechora Seas”, Russian, B.Sc. Thesis (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Deparmnet of Cartography and Geoinformatics, Moscow, Russia, May 18, 2004), 78 pp., https://thesiscommons.org/bvwcr. 28P. Lemenkova, Ecological and Geographical Mapping of the Baltic Sea Region in the Gulf of Finland, Russian, Moscow, Russia: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Mar. 30, 2002, https://zenodo.org/record/2574447, Term Paper. 29P. Lemenkova and I. Elek, “Clustering Algorithm in ILWIS GIS for Classification of Landsat TM Scenes: a Case Study of Mecsek Hills Region, Hungary”, in Geosciences and environment, Near-surface geophysics, Proceedings 3rd International Conference, edited by S. Komatina-Petrovic (2012). 30P. Lemenkova, B. Forbes, and T. Kumpula, “Mapping Land Cover Changes Using Landsat TM: A Case Study of Yamal Ecosystems, Arctic Russia”, in Geoinformatics: theoretical and applied aspects, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference (2012), https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=24527736. 31H. W. Schenke and P. Lemenkova, “Zur Frage der Meeresboden-Kartographie: Die Nutzung von AutoTrace Digitizer für die Vektorisierung der Bathymetrischen Daten in der Petschora-See”, German, Hydrographische Nachrichten 25, 16–21, ISSN: 0934-7747 (2008). Polina Lemenkova Why Should We Stand for Geothermal Energy ? Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, June 19-21, 2015. 15 / 15