EO is able to extract information about subsurface geology, including near surface features, lithology features, and linear disturbance features (faults & discontinuities). Concerning monitoring of mineral extraction EO supports by mapping ground surface, illegal activities, mine waste (erosion, land subsistence, biodiversity/habitat loss, destruction & disturbance of ecosystems). Disturbance of ecosystems may happen by carbon seeps from reservoirs or pipelines. Their detection can also be done with EO data.