Ain't it pretty:
That reminds me. I have to pick up some fuel for the BBQ.
going ...
going ...
gone.
The Horizon was a floating rig, kept in position using a "dynamic positioning" system of thrusters and global satellite positioning. It was built in 2001 at a cost of $350 million, and cost $1 million per day to operate.
(The picture shown at right is the Nautilus, the Horizon's twin.)
I would give credit to whoever took these pictures, except that I don't know who took them. Received via email.
Sunday 16 May 2010
Pictures of Deepwater Horizon
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Wow. Some of those fire shots look like attack scenes from a Star Trek movie.
Very sad.
Is this where we all hold hands and sing kumbaya?
On a serious note...the way BP is handling this is ridiculous. Sheesh.
I'm not sure if BP is doing a poor job or just in over its head. They obviously weren't prepared for a catastrophuck of this magnitude.
The U.S. legislation is also partly to blame: what incentive is there to install relief well when legislation doesn't require it, and limits your liability in the event of a disaster.
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