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Old 07-14-2010, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Boreas View Post
Apparently they're being VERY careful with this and easing the flow rate down really gradually. There's a fear that shutting it down quickly will cause the oil to just find another way out through the rock strata. Of course, this may happen anyway. The well casing has basically disintegrated.

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