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Oil formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, such as plankton and algae, that accumulated on the seabed millions of years ago. Over time, layers of sediment buried these organic materials, subjecting them to heat and pressure, which transformed them into hydrocarbons. Geological processes, including tectonic movements, then trapped these hydrocarbons in porous rock formations beneath the seabed, where they accumulate until extracted through drilling.
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Where is oil formed?
Oil is commonly formed in rock or in sealed pockets under the seabed and it is from the Latin for 'rock oil' that the word 'Petroleum' is derived
How do you get the fuel out of the ground or from the seabed?
we get fuel from under its because the ground it self have oil and god the only one who knows
Who controls offshore oil drilling in international waters?
International Seabed Authority
Where on the ocean floor does oil drilling take place?
Oil drilling often occurs on the seabed, that is, the very bottom of the ocean.
The state that has unresolved issues with Australia over seabed oil reserves is?
East Timor
Why is cheaper to drill for oil on land than under the sea beds?
Drilling for oil on land is usually cheaper than drilling under the seabed due to several factors. On land, the infrastructure costs are lower, as there is no need for specialized equipment, platforms, or pipelines. Additionally, the depth and pressure of the reservoirs under the seabed can be much higher, requiring more complex and expensive drilling techniques. The harsh marine environment also leads to increased operational and maintenance costs for offshore drilling.
In the euro tunnel how much of the tunnels run under the seabed?
The tunnel is 50.5 km long (31.4 miles). of which 37.9 km. (23.5 miles) is below the seabed.
How does oil start out?
dead sea creatures on the seabed being compressed by debris after millions of years of decay oil may be extracted
How do you get the fuel out the ground or the seabed?
Fuel is extracted from the ground or seabed through drilling wells into underground reservoirs where oil or natural gas is trapped. Specialized equipment is used to pump the fuel to the surface where it can then be processed and refined for use. Offshore drilling platforms are also used to extract fuel from beneath the seabed.
How did the gulf oil spill affect the earth?
The Gulf of Mexico seabed seeps quite a bit of oil, anyway; the planet will surely have more difficulty recovering from the dispersants.
In what way seabed protection helps corals?
shelly seabed
What will occur when earthquakes originate under the seabed?
It is unpredictable, however statistics show that a tsunami as result is incredibly unlikely.
