Leaking gas may give clue to size of gulf oil spill
Monday, May 24, 2010 - 09:20
in Earth & Climate
A UC scientist proposes dragging methane sensors through the water, which could yield a more accurate measure of the slick. But, he says, the work needs to begin quickly before the plumes disperse. A Santa Barbara scientist has proposed computing the size of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by measuring its cousin, natural gas, which is spewing into the gulf...