hypocritexposer
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I guess it was an extraordinary well, with unforseen consequences. Any word on the cause yet?
http://www.wrno.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=135361&article=7257432
The crude gushing from the ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico contains vast amounts of natural gas that could pose a serious threat to the ecosystem.
Texas A&M University oceanographer, John Kessler says the oil emanating from the seafloor contains about 40% methane compared with about 5% found in typical oil deposits.
Scientists say that means huge quantities of the methane have entered the Gulf, potentially suffocating marine life.
Methane is a colorless, odorless and flammable substance that is a major component in the natural gas used to heat people's homes.
A BP spokesman says about 30 million cubic feet of natural gas is burned daily from the leak. But that doesn't account for gas that eludes containment efforts.
http://www.wrno.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=135361&article=7257432