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Combining Modeling with Response in Potential Deep Well Blowout: Lessons Learned from Thunder Horse

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(Added: April 26, 2010)

Abstract: In May of 2003 a drilling riser break at a BP development well in 6015 feet (1875 m) of water in the Gulf of Mexico initiated a dialog between BP responders and NOAA/HAZMAT modelers about the potential consequences of a deep well blowout.

Attachment: Download NOAA/HAZMAT Deepwater Spill Incident Data Preparation Sheet

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