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General Area of Sedimentary Formations Favorable to Oil

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Geologic formations in North America favorable to the location of petroleum

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General areas of sedimentary formations favorable to oil, shaded in blue: The northern region of Yukon, Northwest territories, and Nunavut. Northeastern (Halifax) and central states of America like New York, Oklahoma, Calgary, and Georgia.

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General Area of Sedimentary Formations Favorable to Oil

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General Area of Sedimentary Formations Favorable to Oil

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Nonvegetated land

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