Gulf Storm Has Oil Spill Officials Scrambling, Looking for Answers

摘要

A tropical storm or hurricane entering the Gulf of Mexico could see all efforts to bring the Macondo well under control and fight the spill end for at least 10 days. During those 10 days, US Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said, oil will flow from the damaged well unchecked at a rate that has been estimated at between 35,000 and 60,000 barrels per day.