Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Visible from space, the giant oil slick oozing towards America's Gulf Coast | Mail Online

Visible from space, the giant oil slick oozing towards America's Gulf Coast | Mail Online

  • The oil slick advancing towards the U.S. Gulf Coast currently measures 48 miles in length and 80 miles in width - an area equivalent in size to the Florida Everglades.
  • Eleven workers are missing, presumed dead, and the cause of the explosion has not been determined
  • If the leaking well cannot be closed, almost 100,000 barrels of oil, or 4.2 million gallons, could spill into the Gulf before crews can drill a relief well to alleviate the pressure.


  • Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1269440/Visible-space-giant-oil-slick-oozing-Americas-Gulf-Coast.html#ixzz0ozDRGPDA

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