A couple of oil prospectors take GPS readings at a natural oil seep

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A couple of oil prospectors take GPS readings at a natural oil seep at Kotuku near Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand. This seep has inspired oil exploration in the area since the early 1900s. So far, no commercial oil deposits have been exploited.

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Size: 4016px × 6016px
Location: West Coast, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Peter Righteous / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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