“Petroleum is the product of a distillation from great depth and issues from the primitive rocks beneath which the forces of all volcanic action lie.”
Quote by Alexander von Humboldt
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Alexander von Humboldt
Alexander von Humboldt was a German naturalist, explorer, geographer, and scientist. He is renowned for his extensive research into nature and his innovative contributions to scientific methods. Humboldt's expeditions across South America had a profound impact on fields such as ecology, botany, and geography. more
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