[B4Ranch]

A plume of oil 10m X 3M X 300ft thick could cover how much area with a light film of oil? I’m sure this would have some negative effect(s) on the surrounding environment.

[aruanan]

A plume of oil 10m X 3M X 300ft thick could cover how much area with a light film of oil? I’m sure this would have some negative effect(s) on the surrounding environment.

Depends on the density, doesn't it? Besides, since continuous oil leakage is a natural phenomenon throughout the Gulf, this is just a fractional increase. For all we know, it will benefit the environment.