Comments - Some sad and scary times ahead.. - SeaKnots2024-03-29T11:17:55Zhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=900123%3ABlogPost%3A133047&xn_auth=noI grew up on the gulf coast,…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-06-14:900123:Comment:1338702010-06-14T15:35:37.046ZMilthttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/MiltFalconer
I grew up on the gulf coast, so I have been watching these unfolding events with deep and growing concern. At first, I was hopeful that the situation would be brought under control quickly. The news agencies offer only sketchy coverage of the magnitude of this catastrophe. I now understand that more than a million gallons of crude per day is spewing into the the Gulf waters and that oil plumes (read 'oil volcanoes') coming from the sea floor have been spotted as far as twenty miles away from…
I grew up on the gulf coast, so I have been watching these unfolding events with deep and growing concern. At first, I was hopeful that the situation would be brought under control quickly. The news agencies offer only sketchy coverage of the magnitude of this catastrophe. I now understand that more than a million gallons of crude per day is spewing into the the Gulf waters and that oil plumes (read 'oil volcanoes') coming from the sea floor have been spotted as far as twenty miles away from the Deep Water Horizon site. BP and everyone involved admit that the situation is unprecedented. My thought is that they have opened a Pandora's box and have no idea how to close it. This could be a planet killer. There is lots of discussion h…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-06-07:900123:Comment:1335052010-06-07T23:51:19.324ZKalena Leyburnhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/KalenaLeyburn
There is lots of discussion here on the westcoast about this unfolding tragedy. So many people are sickened and worried about what will happen. Why isn't there a call out worldwide for more booms to be brought in? Can there be too many? And for volunteers too. If someone wanted to help where would they apply/volunteer?<br />
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Kurt, your likening it to 'waiting to punched in the face' seems right on. It must be a very scary time. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with everyone and every…
There is lots of discussion here on the westcoast about this unfolding tragedy. So many people are sickened and worried about what will happen. Why isn't there a call out worldwide for more booms to be brought in? Can there be too many? And for volunteers too. If someone wanted to help where would they apply/volunteer?<br />
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Kurt, your likening it to 'waiting to punched in the face' seems right on. It must be a very scary time. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with everyone and every creature involved.<br />
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Kalena I hope they are going to use…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-06-04:900123:Comment:1332112010-06-04T01:23:14.318ZSuky Cannonhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/SukyCannon33
I hope they are going to use some more booms other than the rather wimpy ones they have... use sand bags on the beach like they do for floods...... and triple boom the waters.... at the least.... my prayers are with all on the Gulf COast and All of us....
I hope they are going to use some more booms other than the rather wimpy ones they have... use sand bags on the beach like they do for floods...... and triple boom the waters.... at the least.... my prayers are with all on the Gulf COast and All of us....