MadSci Network: Earth Sciences
Query:

Re: Where is the largest source of natural helium located?

Date: Thu Nov 12 08:57:20 1998
Posted By: Dr Jim Mullaney, Secondary School Teacher, Chemistry / Biology, Mandurah Catholic College
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 908136668.Es
Message:

Rachel,

You are correct in your question.

The largest individual gas reserve in the United States covers much of the Oklahoma Panhandle, extending northward from Texas through this area and into Kansas. This sprawling Hugoton-Panhandle field provides gas to comfort mankind, fire the boilers of industry and undergird the nation's economy.

Hugoton-Panhandle gas provides the world's largest source of helium, from which the U. S. government has drawn a 40-year supply stockpile, and spacecraft and other industries obtain current needs.

Hope this helps

DrJim


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