Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Live feed of BP latest attempts to plug oil leak

Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill - Live Feed

After months of leaking oil into the Gulf of Mexico, BP are optimistic about the success of their latest attempt to cap the oil spill, with the placement of a new cap on the leaking well believed to have gone well.

A spokesman yesterday said: "The measurements that will be taken during this test will provide valuable information about the condition of the well below the sea level and help determine whether or not it is possible to shut the well for a period of time"

One of the features of this story has been the presence of live feeds at the site, allowing people to view the status of the leaking well for themselves, with the live feeds proving very popular as both a news and PR tool.

Phuket Webcam - Karon Bay Beach Live

Karon Bay beach in Phuket beach bar, restaurant deck and Andaman sea

A very popular tourist destination with visitors from around the world, the holiday resorts of Phuket offer fantastic weather all year round, glorious sandy beaches and a busy yet affordable lifestyle and nightlife with something for everyone to enjoy.

This webcam view comes from the beachfront at Karon Bay beach, one of the most picturesque and popular beaches on the island, and many would say in the world.

Karon Beach refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the western coast of Phuket, Thailand.

The beach is a popular destination for tourists. Generally quieter than neighbouring Patong Beach, it is especially popular among families and couples, and less popular with singles than Patong. It is also especially popular with Scandinavian tourists, with many businesses catering especially to them.

Karon Beach was heavily damaged by the tsunamis following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, especially in its southern regions, but has since largely recovered and by 2008 showed little evidence of tsunami damage.