Maybe some of you can give a little more insight on this. what is the likely hood that the oil spill will hit the gulf stream and come around the NC coast? Ive read several news stories about it but cant really get much out of it. i hope it doesn't.

5/9/2010 10:20:09 AM

I read today that if it hits the stream we can expect to see oil on the Outer Banks




[Edited on May 9, 2010 at 10:33 AM. Reason : x]

5/9/2010 10:25:06 AM

They're diverting the oil out to sea by tipping over one of the lighthouses

5/9/2010 10:34:45 AM

wow seriously? I didn't realize the gulf stream does that.

5/9/2010 10:35:37 AM

^

Quote :

"The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, exits through the Strait of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The process of western intensification causes the Gulf Stream to be a northward accelerating current offshore the east coast of North America. At about 30°W, 40°N, it splits in two, with the northern stream crossing to northern Europe and the southern stream recirculating off West Africa. The Gulf Stream influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe. Although there has been recent debate, there is consensus that the climate of Western Europe and Northern Europe is warmer than it would otherwise be due to the North Atlantic drift, one of the branches from the tail of the Gulf Stream. It is part of the North Atlantic Subtropical Gyre. Its presence has led to the development of strong cyclones of all types, both within the atmosphere and within the ocean. The Gulf Stream is also a significant potential source of renewable power generation."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_Stream


kinda neat

5/9/2010 10:38:34 AM

damn that sucks.

5/9/2010 10:51:17 AM

we should have MORE offshore drilling!

5/9/2010 10:53:29 AM

yeah, we should.

5/9/2010 10:54:12 AM

I just like that there are palm trees in Europe because of the gulf stream, fuckin sweet.

5/9/2010 11:26:09 AM

YEAH!

5/9/2010 11:40:35 AM

Can you elastrate an oil spill son?

5/9/2010 11:43:26 AM

^ you're very excited about learning a new word, aren't you?

5/9/2010 11:50:00 AM

New?

Are you serious?

Why don't you give me a new argument in my thread (One which isn't a logical fallacy), since you're god's little whore.

5/9/2010 11:51:20 AM

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"The Gulf Stream is also a significant potential source of renewable power generation."

bad fuckin idea, lol

5/9/2010 11:55:12 AM

dude, don't be ashamed...it's okay if you're excited...i imagine using a word that doesn't have to do with guns, knives, or airplanes is uncharted territory for you

5/9/2010 11:55:18 AM

It's one of my most heavily discussed topics son.

Now get in there and tell me why you're the skydaddy's bitch!

5/9/2010 12:00:18 PM

Back on topic, boys.

5/9/2010 12:00:44 PM

i love how nobody gave a shit if it would affect LA or the gulf states, but once it might drift to the OBX and dirty up everyone's memorial day weekend people suddenly care now.

5/9/2010 12:43:02 PM

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"wow seriously? I didn't realize the gulf stream does that. "

don't you remember the turtles in Finding Nemo?

5/9/2010 1:20:18 PM

yeah i find it shocking too how people suddenly care about things when they start directly affecting them

oh wait no i dont i'm not a fucking moron

5/9/2010 1:27:53 PM

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"THE LIKELY HOOD"

5/9/2010 1:29:28 PM

5/9/2010 1:36:08 PM

[Edited on May 9, 2010 at 4:10 PM. Reason : MAGIC!]

5/9/2010 4:10:10 PM

DRILL BABY DRILL!

5/9/2010 4:11:59 PM

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"we should have MORE offshore drilling!"

Yes, we should.

5/9/2010 4:20:40 PM

yes because everyone knows that will solve all our problems

5/9/2010 4:22:37 PM

Magic everywhere up in this bitch

5/9/2010 4:44:22 PM