Just out of curiosity, when they pump these millions of barrels of
oil out of the ground, what fills in the holes?
Especially in places like the world’s largest oil field, Ghawar in
Saudi Arabia, which produces 4.5 millions of barrels per day.
The water doesn’t leak into the ground and fill the holes, Ghawar is
in the desert.
Are we making Swiss Cheese under our feet?
Maybe I’m just ignorant, but I’ve never heard anyone address the issue.
I know that this isn’t that important in relation to the fact that
there isn’t an unlimited supply of oil and we will run out someday,
but what about the holes!?!
What if they make sinkholes and craters? That could be bad!