5.2.10 I'm not a tree hugger. I'm not even political. But this oil spill killing my dinner has me 'concerned.'
Doing my research tonight i read;
The worst-case scenario for the broken and leaking well gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico would be the loss of the wellhead currently restricting the flow to 5,000 barrels -- or 210,000 gallons per day.
If the wellhead is lost, oil could leave the well at a much greater rate, perhaps up to 150,000 barrels -- or more than 6 million gallons per day -- based on government data showing daily production at another deepwater Gulf well.
By comparison, the Exxon Valdez spill was 11 million gallons total. The Gulf spill could end up dumping the equivalent of 4 Exxon Valdez spills per week.
Doing my research tonight i read;The worst-case scenario for the broken and leaking well gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico would be the loss of the wellhead currently restricting the flow to 5,000 barrels -- or 210,000 gallons per day.
If the wellhead is lost, oil could leave the well at a much greater rate, perhaps up to 150,000 barrels -- or more than 6 million gallons per day -- based on government data showing daily production at another deepwater Gulf well.
By comparison, the Exxon Valdez spill was 11 million gallons total. The Gulf spill could end up dumping the equivalent of 4 Exxon Valdez spills per week.
They are saying it could 'leak for months.' Last week they were 'burning it on the water to keep it from coming ashore.' KEEP YOUR EYES ON THIS - it could be the biggest story this year and the thing you will talk about for years to come. (remember smoke on the water?)
even pirates fear burning water! xo Pirate Skip
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I am so sad over the loss of all that wonderful seafood. Not to mention the animals! That stretch of the Gulf is some of the most perfect water and beach in the world!
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