Oil Formation: From Ancient Life to Modern Resource

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Oil, or crude oil, is primarily formed from the remains of microscopic plants and animals subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years, rather than from dinosaurs. The misconception that oil originates from dinosaurs is outdated, as current theories emphasize the role of microorganisms in oil formation. While some oil deposits may contain traces of larger organisms, their contribution to oil is minimal compared to that of microscopic life. The discussion also touches on abiogenic oil theories, which have lost traction due to a lack of evidence supporting their viability in oil discovery. Overall, the consensus is that oil formation is largely a result of organic sediments in anoxic conditions, with significant geological factors influencing its accumulation.
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I am not competent to validate the theories of oil origins, all I can do is compare the logic of statements I am being offered.

This guy is pretty solidly in the biogenesis camp.

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/petrorigins.htm
 

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