NASA image of oil spill near New Orleans
British Petroleum is trying to stop the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by dropping a giant dome on top of the broken pipe embedded on the ocean floor. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is reported to be spewing up to 20,000 gallons a day into the waters which will impact wildlife and the livelihoods of many in the area who rely on fishing.
The explosion that started it all
The giant dome is set to be dropped in an area where the oil rig was destroyed two weeks ago by an explosion. Submarines have been sent down to try to pinpoint the location and diagnose remedies to stop the broken riser pipe from releasing oil.
In the mean time, BP is digging a relief well to try to stop the original pipe from spewing oil but the depth will need to reach is over three miles deep which will take time.
Captured oil being burnt
Thousands of workers and boats are expected to try to contain the oil before it invades the local environment. Efforts were made to try and burn off the oil by setting it on fire but the amount of oil released by the spill in the Gulf of Mexico has been reported to be up to five times more than originally thoughts.
Local residents are in a furor after the latest events which only open old wounds as the area affected by the spill is the same crushed by Hurricane Katrina.
Rust colered crude oil in Chandeleur Sound, La
Excellent selection of images, Nicholas. They tell the story better than any words could. You’ve got a real knack for blog writing — keep it up!
Good blog buddy
a lot of good info and great pictures. It’s actually the first piece of news I’ve taken the time to read since I’ve been away. Thanks for getting me to read it 
keep up the good work 