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Zealandia?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by jrbiz, Feb 16, 2017.

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Do we have an eightth continent?

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    jrbiz, Feb 16, 2017 IP
  2. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    lol, if it's under water does it really count?
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    Oh yay, the US is imploding and we're bored with that conflict, so let's set two peaceful countries up against each other
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    and then tell them that they were Aussies anyway

    I'm sure it's fascinating to geologists, and the mining industry but I don't really understand how one lot of ocean floor differs from the next - I'll have to read up some.
     
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    jrbiz Acclaimed Member

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    If I read the article correctly, there are bits and pieces that do stick up out of the ocean (about 6% of its landmass.) :)

    Are they drilling in that area now? Much easier to drill an oil well when the land is relatively close to the surface of the water, I suspect.
     
    jrbiz, Feb 16, 2017 IP
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    Last edited: Feb 16, 2017
    sarahk, Feb 16, 2017 IP
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    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    There is and it exists. I know this because Trump has added Zealandia to his travel ban and is planning to build a 2nd wall to keep the buggers out.
     
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    @Spoiltdiva - we've already had a major diplomatic crisis when it looked like we were going to lose access to the ESTA system. Collectively we can't decide if Trump's administration isn't the best soap opera in the world or completely terrifying. Although our local soap is trending worldwide with it's episode ending of "Please tell that is not your penis".
     
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    mmerlinn Prominent Member

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    Dang. I must be out of the loop. I thought Clinton was going to add Enzeddia to her travel ban list, but when she lost I had NO idea that Trump would follow up with a Zealandia ban.
     
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    She was actually going to offer one of her famous "re-sets" with Zealandia, I believe. Funny how this "geographical thread" has morphed into a political discussion. U.S. politics seems to be sucking all of the oxygen out of forums, these days. :)
     
    jrbiz, Feb 18, 2017 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Make Twitter Great Again

    I created my twitter account way back when but barely used it. I've been fixated for the last 3 weeks by the many and varied opinions on there. The Twitter bosses must be over the moon.

    One good thing about Zealandia, if we can claim the territory, and if we have oil is that we can rest easy that America will come and save us if the shit hits the fan.
     
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    jrbiz Acclaimed Member

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    I keep hearing about what bad shape Twitter is in financially, despite the traffic and usage. Haven't looked deep into it. Signed up for Twitter a looong time ago but never use it.

    As far as oil, etc., be careful what you wish for. :)
     
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    seo_buzz Well-Known Member

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    What is China's geo political chances with Zealandia?
     
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    Better than we'd like them to be. China are a significant economic force in places like East Timor. It wouldn't take much for them to have a significant impact down here.
     
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    And perhaps start bringing in fill to shore it up and have enough of Zealandia sticking out over the ocean to build another military base...
     
    jrbiz, Feb 19, 2017 IP
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    qwikad.com Illustrious Member Affiliate Manager

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    Nothing to worry about. Your "save the planet" crowd won't let it to be drilled.
     
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    Lets hope so :)
     
    sarahk, Feb 19, 2017 IP