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Oil sands, also known as tar sands

Oil sands, also known as tar sands

Oil sands, also known as tar sands, are a type of unconventional oil deposit found in Canada. These deposits are a mixture of sand, water, clay, and bitumen – a thick, heavy form of crude oil. Canada is home to the third largest oil reserves in the world, with the majority of these reserves located in the oil sands of Alberta.