Media
NOAA Shows Spill Moves Deeper In Gulf And Toward Florida
Published:
Last Updated:
New maps from the NOAA show the spill from the Deepwater Horizon spreading toward Cuba and the southern tip of Florida. The leak has now been pumping roughly 15,000 barrels of crude into the water for 42 days.
BP plc (NYSE: BP) and government officials say that the only way to stop the flow may be to drill new wells to relieve pressure on the current flow. Those efforts would take up to 90 days, meaning the leak could last as long as 130 days. That would mean that nearly 20 million barrels would have gushed into the Gulf. The Exxon Valdez disaster in released 260,000 gallons.
Douglas A. McIntyre
Take Charge of Your Retirement: Find the Right Financial Advisor For You in Minutes (Sponsor)
Retirement planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. The key is finding professional guidance—and we’ve made it easier than ever for you to connect with the right financial advisor for your unique needs.
Here’s how it works:
1️ Answer a Few Simple Questions
Tell us a bit about your goals and preferences—it only takes a few minutes!
2️ Get Your Top Advisor Matches
This tool matches you with qualified advisors who specialize in helping people like you achieve financial success.
3️ Choose Your Best Fit
Review their profiles, schedule an introductory meeting, and select the advisor who feels right for you.
Why wait? Start building the retirement you’ve always dreamed of. Click here to get started today!
Thank you for reading! Have some feedback for us?
Contact the 24/7 Wall St. editorial team.
Latest from 24/7
Our expert who first called NVIDIA in 2009 is predicting 2025 will see a historic AI breakthrough.
You can follow him investing $500,000 of his own money on our top AI stocks for free.