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[The Happy Warrior]

Nuke the oil spill

Only a 20% chance of failure (based on previous attempts)

With a potential for some radioactive contamination

[mises]

Matthew R. Simmons was interviewed on the Financial Sense Newshour about the spill. He calls it the greatest ecological catastrophe in human history. He isn't one for hyperbole, though he might be talking his alt-energy book.

He argues that there is another, much larger leak a short distance from the one we're hearing about:

http://www.financialsense.com/fsn/main.php
(scroll down to see MRS's interview - it is quite informative)

Ok, the OP's question. Simmons argues that the bomb option is possible. Apparently the Russians have done it.

If it will close it, do it.

[Fox]

My first thought was, "Why not try with conventional explosives instead?" The author suggests this that at the end of his article. I'd rather that possibility were fully considered by experts before turning to a nuclear weapon.

[moosehead]

Nuclear Option on Gulf Oil Spill? No Way, U.S. Says

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/us/03nuke.html?hp

[Captain Corea]

I really don't think that mixing nuclear waste with crude oil would be a good idea.

[.38 Special]

Are you people seriously considering this?

Somehow I don't think busting out the Enola Gay is the environmental solution of choice.

[kotakji]

While its generally a good thing that nuclear weapons have a strong stigma attached to them, it does result in the general populace thinking that the radiation effects of a nuke are far more terrible than in reality. The vast majority of dangerous radiation exposure comes from immediate burst exposure. Besides for the plan to work, I believe the nuke has to be buried underneath the seabed.

The real problem with a nuclear solution that I've heard is that there is a chance (perhaps small) that it might just crack the whole thing open and make it worse.

[.38 Special]

Nuclear gamma rays + oil = sludge monster.

The following scenario has been prepared by top national security security analysts.

Following the unsuccessful use of a nuclear charge to seal the oil, a sludge monster has been causing havoc among crews attempting to seal the well. For nearly two weeks crews have been unable to approach the well for fear being attacked.

Desperate, the National Geological Society has hired the expertise of Mystery Inc. to discover the source of and banish the monster. A specially outfitted ship was sent to the site of the leaking well for the expedition.

Utilizing various tactical shenanigans, retro seventies music themed chase scenes through various doors throughout the decks, and at least one absurdly large sandwich, the gang was able to capture the nuclear sludge monster.

The creature was realized to be a hoax! Indeed, it was a man in a suit! And it was none other than Tony Hayward, CEO of BP.

Taken into custody by federal agents, Hayward was quoted as saying, "I'd have gotten away with it, too, were it not for those meddling kids and their stupid dog!"



Story time is over now. Shoo.

[moosehead]

we're all doomed, face it

[pkang0202]

Nuke it.

Just don't eat any of the dead fish that float to the surface.

[Koveras]

You'll be hardpressed to convince anyone that radiation won't enter the food chain.

[mises]

[kinerry]

The only surefire solution is relief drilling, which is very likely going to be the end result.

This is what happened the last time...this happened in 1979
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHmhxpQEGPo

[Captain Corea]

[Jandar]

Nuke the Whales!