Most likely all it would take would be a TD or minimal TS to multiply problems from the oil
Posted by
jack ruby on 5/24/2010, 11:58 am
| As far as I know, no computer models have as yet been generated to determine the effect a tropical storm along the northern gulf coast would have on the oil slick. But the well defined circulation and tides would most assuredly bring the oil up many miles from the immediate coast and into the immediate vicinity of coastal communities in La., further compounding the situation and perhaps creating a disaster of epic proportions (if we don't already have that now). The effect on wildlife ecosystems, hurricane protection, and even drinking water could be catastrophic. Thank you Jimw for prominent placement of the oil catastrophe on the board, because there is very little doubt now, that the spill will be a major factor to be considered in the coming hurricane season. Jimw has the exact stats (seems like a direct effect of about once every four years by a hurricane near the mouth of the Miss River---and for a td or minimal tropical depression--I can't recall but its probably on the order of once every 2 years or so. We're in trouble here along the norther Gulf Coast!! |
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