Advance of the Oil Blobs

Oil Spills in the Gulf of Mexico
Gerald Herbert / Reuters

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The Joe Griffin leaves Port Fouchon, La., as it enters the Gulf of Mexico carrying the "dome" containment rig meant to cap the leaking well. BP's first attempt to lower the "dome' on to the well failed after an icy mix of oil and water built up in the structure's siphon.

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