Which of the following was an outcome of uncoordinated oil drilling in Huntington Beach, California?
A)The entire oil present underground had been extracted within few years.
B)Underground oil pressure had increased due to excessive drilling leading to an oil spill into the adjacent sea.
C)A majority of the oil could not be drilled out as low underground pressure prevented oil from reaching the surface.
D)The oil belt suffered frequent earthquakes as excessive drilling had loosened the soil bonding.

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Uncoordinated oil drilling in Huntington Beach, California, led to a decrease in underground pressure, which in turn made it difficult for the remaining oil to be extracted as the reduced pressure prevented the oil from naturally flowing to the surface.

Which of the Following Was an Outcome of Uncoordinated Oil