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Closeup view of oil-saturated Oligocene sandstone in the Sagavanirktok

2019 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Closeup view of oil-saturated Oligocene sandstone in the Sagavanirktok Formation exposed on Marsh Creek anticline near Katakturuk River in western Arctic National Wildlife Refuge-1002 Area. Weathered surface is light gray and freshly broken surface is brown.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.