Deepwater Horizon

How the Rig Crew Responded to the Blowout – Deepwater Horizon

How the Rig Crew Responded to the Blowout – Deepwater Horizon The Deepwater Horizon had a number of defenses against blowouts. But members of the crew hesitated at critical moments [...]

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The Worst Oil Spills in History

The Worst Oil Spills in History Infographic depicting the worst oil spills in history. Events include: Exxon Valdez – 1989 Gulf War Oil Spill – 1991 Mt Haven – 1991 [...]

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Layers of Life – Interactive Graphic

Layers of Life – Interactive Graphic The Gulf of Mexico’s wealth of habitats make it one of the world’s most ecologically and economically productive bodies of water. Oysters support a [...]

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Gulf oil spill: BP works to finish relief wells and seal gusher for good

Gulf oil spill: BP works to finish relief wells and seal gusher for good Relief Well: The long-term method of stopping the leak is the relief well, which BP hopes [...]

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AP Oilspill Meter

AP Oilspill Meter AP oilspill meter tracking the gallons of oil released into the gulf. View the interactive data

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How much is 125 million gallons of oil?

How much is 125 million gallons of oil? Estimate amount that has gushed into the Gulf of Mexico from April 22 to June 21, based on the higher of the [...]

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Investigating the Cause of the Deepwater Horizon Blowout

Critical Components in a Complex System After the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, investigators focused on the failure of a component on the well’s blowout preventer that is [...]

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One bird’s odyssey through the oil

One bird’s odyssey through the oil – Interactive Graphic As inches-deep oil washes into nesting grounds and habitats along the Gulf Coast, animal rescuers have seen a surge in gunk-covered [...]

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Gulf Coast oil spill

Gulf Coast oil Spill – Infographic Cleanup and containment efforts continue after the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig April 20. View the infographic

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Oil on the Water

Oil on the Water – Interactive Graphic The physics of oil spills The Deepwater Horizon spill has released millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, making [...]

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Gusher in the Gulf

Gusher in the Gulf See Journal graphics about the oil spill from the Deepwater Horizon rig – from what went wrong to contain the spill to its impact on wildlife. [...]

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Oil Spill: Tracking The Oil And Cleanup Efforts

Oil Spill: Tracking The Oil And Cleanup Efforts Largest oil spill in U.S. history: BP tries to stop massive gusher. View the interactive graphic

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Crude Awakening

Crude Awakening An infographic to help you understand the oil spill catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico and the incredible costs that will affect us all. View the infographic

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What Happens When an Oil Spill Occurs?

What Happens When an Oil Spill Occurs? As you go step by step through this resource, learn about what happens in an oil spill such as the Exxon Valdez and [...]

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Oil spill growing in the Gulf

Oil spill growing in the Gulf The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded April 20 while preparing a well for oil extraction and sank 2 days later. The wellhead on the [...]

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Oil Spills – Disaster at Sea

Oil Spills – Disaster at Sea When an oil tanker runs aground or springs a leak, the chances of an ecological disaster are strong. The sticky black cargo spreads quickly [...]

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