This paper consists of some brief notes made by the writer while prospecting for gold and oil in Africa. It was first read in connection with lantern slides illustrating scenes in the Belgian Congo before a meeting of the Tulsa Geological Society. Properly it should contain a discussion of the oil possibilities. Oil shales are found in the Upper Congo region and a bituminous limestone on the west coast.
The interior of Africa presents a new and prolific field to the geologist and physiographer. Considerable work has already been done. The field conditions are different from those of the temperate...
You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.
