Collocations for exploration - noun

energy (esp. AmE), gas, mineral, oil, petroleum
polar
space
offshore
the heavy cost of offshore oil exploration

archaeological, scientific
extensive
detailed
future
human

carry out
Extensive exploration was carried out using the latest drilling technology.

begin
continue

take place
areas where mineral exploration is taking place

activity
Exploration activity slowed during the 1970s.

programme/program
company
an oil exploration company

exploration for
speculative exploration for oil

brief
extensive
deep, full, in-depth, thorough
careful, detailed
My ideas needed more careful exploration.

further
These findings merit further exploration.

creative, critical
creative exploration of music as a medium in education

intellectual
personal
her personal exploration of spirituality

need, require
begin
continue