Illustrates the methods by which geologists forecast the areas where deposits of oil are likely to be found. Set mainly in the jungles of Indonesia the film shows how map making, geological and gravimetric survey, seismic exploration and fossil interpretation are used to build up a picture of the underground rock formations. On the basis of this information the location of the first test well is decided.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009554
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Indonesia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil analysis
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil fields
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil well drilling
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cartography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Exploration
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Fossil fuels
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Oil fields
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Seismic waves
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cartography
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Surveying
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geologists
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Oil analysis
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)