Extreme environments can be caused by Sulfur .
Extreme environments may be caused by conditions like extremely high or low temperature or pressure ; high or low content of oxygen or carbon dioxide in the atmosphere ; high levels of radiation , acidity , or alkalinity ; absence of water ; water containing a high concentration of salt or sugar ; the presence of petroleum and other toxic substances . Nonmetallic elements like sulfur can be used to produce a safe environment in extreme conditions .
Extreme environment