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Underground oil deposit, artwork
Underground oil deposit, historical artwork. Shafts have been sunk from the surface to extract (from left to right): water, oil and natural gas. The labels are in French. Oil is a fossil fuel, rich in hydrocarbons, which forms from organic remains. Over millions of years, layers of sediment build up on top of layers of organic detritus on a seabed, compressing it and heating it until it turns into oil. The oil filters upwards and collects in pockets in the rock from where it is mined. Artwork from the third edition of Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902) by French author Eugene Caustier
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1900s 1902 Bore Hole Crude Oil Eugene Caustier French Language Geological Les Entrailles De La Terre Mining Natural Gas Oil Industry Oil Well Petroleum Rock Shaft Shafts Text Underground Oil Wells
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This print showcases a historical artwork titled "Underground oil deposit". Created by French author Eugene Caustier for his renowned book Les Entrailles de la Terre in 1902, this illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the geology and industrial history of oil extraction. The monochrome image depicts an underground scene where shafts have been meticulously sunk from the surface to extract water, oil, and natural gas. The labels on the artwork are in French, adding an air of authenticity to this piece. Oil, known as a fossil fuel rich in hydrocarbons, forms over millions of years from organic remains that accumulate on seabeds. Layers of sediment gradually compress and heat these organic detritus until it transforms into precious oil. This valuable resource then filters upwards through rock layers and collects in pockets which are mined for extraction. With its intricate details and informative text overlay, this artwork provides insight into the early techniques used in mining crude oil during the late 19th century. It serves as a testament to both the ingenuity of human industry and our relentless pursuit of energy sources throughout history. This remarkable print is part of Science Photo Library's collection dedicated to showcasing significant scientific moments captured through time.
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