Gulf of Mexico fire: Gas leak responsible for ‘eye of fire’ in …
WEBJul 3, 2021 · A blaze on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico resembling a large “eye of fire” has been brought under control, according to Mexico’s state-run oil company Pemex.
Leaky Gas Pipeline Sparks an Inferno in the Gulf of Mexico
WEBJul 3, 2021 · A leak in an underwater gas pipe sparked a swirling fire that raged for hours in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, creating a biblical scene that drew comparisons to Mordor, the volcanic hellscape...
Burst pipeline causes bubbling, steaming "eye of fire" to ... - CBS News
WEBJul 6, 2021 · Viral video shows a harrowing image of ships attempting to put out a massive fire that formed underneath the ocean's surface when a gas pipeline ruptured.
What happens when the ocean catches fire? - WIRED Middle East
WEBJul 4, 2021 · As footage of the inferno swept through the web, environmental groups called the fire a sign of the risks we take in relying on fossil fuels, linking it to the fatal heat waves that have swept across North America in recent weeks. The ocean-surface fire was caused by a ruptured underwater pipeline, according to the state oil company Pemex.
'The ocean is on fire': Gas leak from underwater pipeline sees ... - CNET
WEBJul 2, 2021 · A gas leak from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico led to a raging fire on the ocean's surface Friday, Reuters reported. The fire, which burned west of Mexico's Yucatán peninsula,...
Ocean Fire - American Oceans
WEBOcean fire is a phenomenon that occurs when the surface of the ocean catches fire. This can happen naturally or as a result of human activity. Fires on the ocean surface can be caused by a variety of factors, including lightning strikes, volcanic eruptions, and oil spills.
Ocean on Fire: What Happened? - Ocean Info
WEBOn the weekend of July 4th, 2021, a burst 12-inch pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico, owned by Pemex, ignited an ocean fire. The pipeline that runs underneath the Campeche Sound leaked into the ocean, and that leak sparked a huge ring of …
What happens to natural gas in the ocean? - Woods Hole …
WEBAs of October 3, 2022, pressure in the pipeline was reported to have stabilized, finally stemming the flow. Investigations are ongoing into the cause—and consequences—of the ruptures.
How can the ocean be on fire? Find out all you need to know
WEBJan 8, 2023 · There are several factors that can cause small areas of the ocean surface to catch fire, including oil spills, natural causes, human activity, and chemical reactions. Oil spills are one of the most common causes of ocean fires.
When the sea is on fire, you know something is wrong
WEBJul 11, 2021 · A natural gas explosion rocked the Caspian Sea last week. In Mexico, a burst pipeline also caused an underwater blaze. TASS