History and Geology of Livermore Oil

History and Geology of Livermore Oil
Author: Alan Burnham
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2018-10-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 0359147542

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This book reviews the history of oil exploration and production around Livermore, California, from 1868-when oily water started flowing out of a hillside a few miles north-east of Livermore following a major earthquake on the Hayward Fault-to its sunset years. One hundred years of dry holes were followed by discovery of a small oil field. The geology leading to the discovered field and the unsuccessful previous attempts is explained.