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What are the Social and Economic Benefits for
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- Provision of a regional geotectonic context within which
petroleum and mining companies can better plan their programs
- Demonstration of the value of the high resolution seismic
reflection method for mineral exploration
- Better understanding of the earthquake risk, particularly
a large magnitude "megathrust" earthquake off Canada's
southwest coast
- Training and development of young scientists in an environment
of stimulating, collaborative research
- Public education of the Earth sciences and of science in
general
- Transfer of LITHOPROBE-developed technology to industry
- Direct financial benefits to Canadian industry through LITHOPROBE
contracts
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