Geological Excursions Around Miri, Sarawak
1910–2010: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Miri Oilfield
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Book Details
Language :
English
Publication Date :
20/5/2016
Format :
Softcover
Dimensions :
8.5x11
Page Count :
310
ISBN :
9781482854862
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E-Book
Dimensions :
N/A
Page Count :
310
ISBN :
9781482854879
About the Book
In 1910, commercial discovery of oil in Miri led to the birth of the petroleum industry in Sarawak and, later, in Brunei. This book retraces the history of the Miri oil field and describes geological excursions in and around Miri. It is richly illustrated and written in a way to be of interest to geology researchers, teachers and students, and to all visitors interested in the history and geology of Northern Sarawak. In this volume: The history of an oilfield, the geology of Miri, Lambir National Park, Mulu and Niah Caves, fossil localities, mud volcanoes, and more.