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How can oil spills happen?
Oil spills happen when people make mistakes or are careless and cause an oil tanker to leak oil into the ocean. There are a few more ways an oil spill can occur. Equipment breaking down may cause an oil spill. If the equipment breaks down, the tanker may get stuck on shallow land. When they start to drive the tanker again, they can put a hole in the tanker causing it to leak oil.
What would you do if you were in the middle of the sea and your boat springs a leak?
Stop the leak, bail out the unnecessary water, and carry on.
What are the release dates for Boston Common - 1996 Hope Springs a Leak 1-7?
Boston Common - 1996 Hope Springs a Leak 1-7 was released on: USA: 11 August 1996
What is appropriate action if boat springs a leak?
If a boat springs a leak, the first step is to locate and assess the source of the leak. Use a pump or bail water out of the boat to prevent it from sinking. If possible, seal the leak with a patch or repair kit. Finally, head to the nearest safe harbor or shore for further assistance and repairs.
Why tanks are elevated?
so that if it springs a leak you can put a drip tray underneath
When and where was the recent oil spill?
the most recent oil spill that was documented was.....December 20 - EGYPT - An oil slick in the Suez Canal is threatening to reach the Mediterranean, port sources said. The spill was caused by a leak in a Kuwaiti tanker carrying 160,000 tonnes of crude, after it collided with a dredger further south on December 14. The slick has tripled in size over a week and now measures around 34 miles (55 kilometres) in length, the source said, adding that about 10,000 cubic metres (2.2 million gallons) had been lost from the tanker. Several aquatic species are threatened by the contamination, and foreign officials charge that the Egyptian authorities have no adequate strategy to face such environmental threats and lack means to combat them.
Why is it possible to make oil tankers much larger than other ships and what happens when an oil tanker is unloaded?
The tanker is a hollow shell, so it can be filled with oil. One of the problems is that many are not doubled hold and when they hit something they leak. It is unloaded by pipeline.
What are the release dates for The Class - 2006 The Class Springs a Leak 1-17?
The Class - 2006 The Class Springs a Leak 1-17 was released on: USA: 19 February 2007 Hungary: 25 August 2007 Australia: 28 July 2009
How does water get in the gas station tanks?
It can come in on the tanker truck, the tank could have a leak that lets ground water in, or the lids could let rain water in.
What are you in when your boat springs a leak a long way from shore?
When your boat springs a leak far from shore, you're in a precarious situation often described as being "in deep water." This phrase highlights both the physical danger of being far from safety and the metaphorical sense of facing a serious problem. It's crucial to act quickly to assess the leak, use any available emergency equipment, and signal for help if necessary.
Have 2002 mercury marquis and over night it sinks to rear springs what needs to be replaced?
One of the air bags probably has a leak.
Lincoln mark viii air spring?
Lincoln Mark 8s do not have steel coil springs. They have airbags or air springs. The air bags can plainly be seen by looking under the rear of the vehicle near the wheels. You will see a elongated rubber bag on both sides. Also can be seen though the front wheel wells. If these blow out or leak the vehicle will leak down.
