This dramatic visualisation of hurricane Katrina masterfully captures the monster storm for a period of 1.5 days as it gathers strength over warm ocean waters.
In 1980, Texaco drilled down to look for oil beneath Lake Peigneur. A little too far down. The mistake drained the entire lake like a bathtub, creating an enormous whirlpool that consumed barges, drills, and 65 acres of land. Oops.
Cleaning up the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf Coast is a huge job. Here’s a look at some of the tech options available when it comes to cleaning up a mess of this scope.