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The current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is from an oil well under 5,000 of water.

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What zone of the ocean is the BP oil leak?

this oil leak is in the Gulf of Mexico


Where do most oil spills in the oceans come from?

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How do you plug oil hole in ocean floor?

To plug an oil leak in the ocean floor, a technique called a "junk shot" can be used. This involves injecting a mix of rubber balls and other materials into the leak to clog it. Another option is to drill relief wells to divert the oil flow and then cap the original well. Both methods require specialized equipment and expertise.


Where do you find oil?

You normally find oil in the ground or under the ocean floor.


Where on the ocean floor does oil drilling take place?

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Why does people get the oil from under the ocean floor?

Because oil cost a lot of money.


How can oil leaks in the ocean be stopped?

Try using a tube puller to seal the leak.


How is fossil fuel oil stored?

Fossil Fuel Oil is stored in large tankers underneath the ocean right on the bottom of the ocean floor.


Does the majority of the world's oil produced from ocean floor resources?

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What happens in an oil leak?

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What is the reason for not drilling more of your own oil in the gulf of Mexico?

Depth of the sea floor. For example at 30,000+ feet of depth, it becomes increasingly difficult to drill for oil on the open sea.