Natural oil seep. View of oil seeping from between rocks at a quarry in the Hollin formation, Ecuador. The ground in this area contains oil-bearing sh

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Natural oil seep. View of oil seeping from between rocks at a quarry in the Hollin formation, Ecuador. The ground in this area contains oil-bearing shales and sandstones that were laid down during the Cretaceous period.

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