When did Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 23 air?
Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 23 aired on July 22, 2022.
Practical Geology
Taught by Professor James F. P. Cotter of the University of Minnesota, Morris, the fundamentals of field geology. You learn the basics of rocks, minerals, and landforms, and how to apply this knowledge to read an outcrop, find and prepare fossils, assess soil and groundwater, prospect for gems and ore, and much more.
Season 1 · Episode 23
Oil Geology, Oil Plays, and Oil Drilling
Jul 22, 2022·32m
Trace the history of oil exploration and recovery, focusing on the geology of petroleum and natural gas formations. To strike oil, you need to find a source rock, a reservoir rock, a caprock, and a structural feature called a trap where oil can pool. Survey some of the world’s most productive oil fields, and investigate the plusses and minuses of hydraulic fracturing, also known as “fracking.”
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How long is Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 23?
This episode runs for approximately 32 minutes.
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