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Re: Oil Rig explosion/Gulf Oil Spill Yes. They were at least quick to get that going. Two are well into the process. Two drilling rigs out there. Two individual beacons of hope (chances) for the ultimate control of the site to be regained.
Re: Oil Rig explosion/Gulf Oil Spill Here's a picture. You can see each of the two relief well drilling rigs in the background. the ship in front center is the one collecting siphoned oil/gas. the flame is the burning of the gas from that siphoned oil/gas mix.
Re: Oil Rig explosion/Gulf Oil Spill You're smelling the fumes from the controlled burns of surface oil.
Re: Oil Rig explosion/Gulf Oil Spill The fumes are the volatile components that evaporate quickly, they won't hang around long. It is the tarry and waxy components of crude oil that linger and make a mess.
Re: Oil Rig explosion/Gulf Oil Spill But how confident are we that we can trust the BOP's on these rigs at that depth?
Re: Oil Rig explosion/Gulf Oil Spill It can't be good. I was listening to someone talk about the chemical that is being used for the clean up is actually poising the air in the gulf. Check the link out. “Mass chemical poisoning begins -symptoms rising in Gulf” Nature's Crusaders Louisiana BPA findings Levels of airborne chemicals have far exceeded state standards and what’s considered safe for human exposure.
Re: Oil Rig explosion/Gulf Oil Spill I'm sure you've smoked worse.. Hell, I probably have at some point... :lol: