Geology of Algeria
The geology of Algeria is diverse; the country divides into three different
strata.[1]
Economic geology
The production of oil and gas is important to
hydrocarbons were Silurian shales rich in organic material. In 2008, Algeria was the fourth-largest oil producer in Africa accounting for about one-sixth of the continent's production. The country's proven reserves of crude petroleum are out at 1.66 billion tonnes, or about 1 percent of the global reserve.[2]
Geohazards
In Northern Algeria, earthquakes occur frequently, damaging infrastructure and property, as well as causing human loss of life. The 1980 El Asnam earthquake caused 2,600 deaths and left 300,000 homeless.[3]
The search for hydrocarbons has also induced pollutants into aquifers and groundwater.[3]: 36
See also
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References
- ^ "Algeria Geology, The Extractive Industries Source Book". Extractive Industries. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ^ "Algeria, The Extractive Industries Source Book". Extractive Industries. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Schlüter, Thomas (April 19, 2008). Geological Atlas of Africa: With Notes on Stratigraphy, Tectonics, Economic Geology, Geohazards, Geosites and Geoscientific Education of Each Country. Springer Science & Business Media. Retrieved October 18, 2016.