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These foundations, built under immense pressure, showcase human ingenuity in crafting structures that defy nature's challenges.

Beneath the Oil: The City Built on Resource Riches

Continuing our descent, we find ourselves over an extraordinary reservoir of oil, a stark reminder of the natural resources that lie beneath Los Angeles. The city sits atop one of California's largest oil fields, the Los Angeles City Oil Field, from which billions of barrels have been extracted over the years. The oil boom that began in the 19th century is etched in the city's history, with iconic figures like Emma Summers—dubbed the "Oil Queen of California"—who played a pivotal role in its development.