2 years ):
2010
Since April 20, 2010 - present
If you mean, "How long ago did it occur," then the actual explosion that triggered the spill occurred on April 20th, 2010. If you are referring to the duration of the spill, then it is technically still an issue.
April 20, 2010 - present (52 days)
Long term recovery is where the recovery has taken place over a long stretch of time. It took a long time to recover. I.E. if Thierry Henry broke his leg, and it took him 8 months to recover, that would be long term recovery
Adult myringotomy--how long is the recovery?
Short
The oil spill began April 20.
PAD surgery recovery
awhile O:
For the current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, they hope that with relief well drilling, they will kill the well within 3 months. It will be very hard to determine how long remedial actions will go on for at this point. As of today, May 2, 2010, they are taking actions of how to lessen the impact, ( dispersants, controlled burning, skimmer, floating booms) but the effectiveness remains to be evaluated.
200,000 meters long or approximately 656,167 feet long. 130 miles? seems a little long that would put you in the mantle. this is not the right answer.