underground. The 3-D seismic technique requires a much denser grid of trails than 2-D seismic, which gives a more detailed look at the underground oil than the 2-D seismic image. A 1998 Environmental Impact Statement from the Bureau of Land Management states:
             Because 3-D seismic involves more tight turns by heavy equipment than does 2-D, the potential for vegetation damage is greater. For this reason, it can be assumed that the medium and high disturbance levels to tundra would occur in greater proportions from 3-D seismic lines than that presented for 2-D (USFWS staff 3).
             BP and other oil companies will be pushed to use newer technologies, such as 3-D seismic, if they are going to explore and drill in the Alaskan area to improve their understanding of the oil reserves.
             Gasoline prices are directly affected by oil prices, which in turn affect and worry most Americans. Because of the huge effect on the individual's checkbook, many people are making rash decisions about whether to open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge without the research that they need to understand the situation. If no one steps into help, this animal habitat is in danger of being sold to the highest bidder. Special interest groups, such as the Wilderness Society and the Alaska Wilderness League, have set out to stop oil production in this area and to educate people with the
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