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The term seep may also refer to the movement of [[hydrocarbons]] to the surface and between [[geological]] layers. Oil may rise from the [[sea floor]] to sea surface and can form [[tar ball (oil)|tar ball]]s that can wash up on [[beach]]es. | The term seep may also refer to the movement of [[hydrocarbons]] to the surface and between [[geological]] layers. Oil may rise from the [[sea floor]] to sea surface and can form [[tar ball (oil)|tar ball]]s that can wash up on [[beach]]es. | ||
Much of the | Much of the oil discovered in [[California]] during the 19th century was from seeps where oil had risen to the surface. | ||
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Revision as of 01:18, 19 December 2005
A seep is a wet place, where a liquid, usually water, has oozed from the ground to the surface. Seeps are usually not flowing, with the liquid sourced only from underground.
The term seep may also refer to the movement of hydrocarbons to the surface and between geological layers. Oil may rise from the sea floor to sea surface and can form tar balls that can wash up on beaches.
Much of the oil discovered in California during the 19th century was from seeps where oil had risen to the surface.