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[Rteacher]

Although BP has reportedly denied it, there is apparent evidence that oil is spewing out of various cracks in rocks on the sea floor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RxIQP0IBU&feature

There is also some evidence of a media blackout by BP and the Coast Guard...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHFtznqo03U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKhMVAa4UlI&feature=related

Moreover -
"... one of the biggest fears at this stage is the likelihood that particulate matter rushing through the underground pipes, which are now admittedly compromised (i.e., the well bore structure or 'disc' is broken downhole), will soon sandblast their way through the remaining metal, removing all impediments to flow and increasing it tremendously. This is expected to eventually blow the 450-ton BOP right off its foundation and open up a large and growing hole in the sea floor, as more and more oil gushes out.

Eventually, as oil empties out of the field, the empty space in the cavern and the weight/mass of the ocean water will move the equalize themselves. Seawater will rush into the hole, causing a reaction that is likely to result in a tsunami-type wave, as millions of gallons of water are displaced. Many scientists are now suggesting that if this occurs, land as far inland as 100 or 150 miles from the Gulf Coast could be submerged..."


http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/editorials/06-10/editorials6186.htm

The article quoted from above further documents the apparently very real potential for pollution of the ocean, air, land, and groundwater due to the use of highly toxic dispersants - like Corexit.

Giant masses of "tarball material" recovered by the Coast Guard south of Perdido Pass, Florida, is another indication of how devastating the environmental impact may be.
http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=907355

[Junior]

An alarmist report ..but even if the worst case scenario does not come to pass...the level of environmental ruination is already shocking enough.

The Brits are viewing as personal attacks now any criticism of BP. Tough because this massive multinational company has shown itself to be pretty inept.

[visitorq]

No problem - let's just pay trillions of dollars in carbon taxes to Obama and Al Gore. Then they can wave a magic wand and make it all better.

[Rteacher]

Well, whatever Al Gore gets, I think Tipper will get half in the divorce settlement ...

[Rteacher]

Here's an update - from what I consider to be a more-or-less credible source - http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/editorials/06-10/editorials6201.htm

[brento1138]

Where are we at now with this oil disaster? Last I heard they were siphoning / capturing 90% of the oil being leaked... or should i say... exploding out of the ground.

[Rteacher]

This disaster is just a very big indication that oil and water don't mix.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-kaas-boyle/oil-and-water-dont-mix-am_b_564289.html

[AsiaESLbound]

I wouldn't doubt if it was seeping out cracks before the rig explosion. I suspect there is almost always environmental contamination with any kind of gas and oil powered money maker. It would be wise for Obama to sink money into an initiative for alternative energy industries instead of trying to force the West on Islamic countries who will only fight us to the end instead of concurring. That too is all about attempts to gain trade advantages with oil.

[Rteacher]

Well, I'm not an expert by any means. but it would seem that drilling for oil at the sea bottom has way more potential for widespread environmental disaster than drilling for it on dry land - ideally in deserts.

Although alternatives (which have historically been blocked by oil industry interests) should be developed and utilized, I think oil can be fairly traded -without necessarily funding "terrorism" or ruining the environment.

Of course, that would require expert leadership and ingenuity.

Anyway, here's another update on that editorial - with a lot of links.
http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/editorials/06-10/editorials6225.htm