A 13-inch tear in a pipe might be reason behind California oil spill

Updated: Oct 06, 2021, 06:28 PM(IST)

The recent oil spill in California was caused due to a tear in the 13-inch pipe. Here's the details behind this spill

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13 inch spilt?

Experts believe California's oil spill may have been caused by a 13-inch split in a pipe. The split found in a 4,000-foot section which was pulled about 105 feet to the side.

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Pulled like bow string

"The pipeline has essentially been pulled like a bow string. And so at its widest point is about 105 feet away from where it was. So, it is kind of an almost a semicircle," Amplify Energy CEO Martyn Willsher said at a news conference Tuesday.

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Cause still unknown

However, this discovery can still not reveal the cause of the deadly oil spill that has threatened wildlife and partially destroyed beaches

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No vessel reported

As of now, there has been no confirmation of whether or not any vessel was above the site of the spill. However, authorities are still minitoring the situation.

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'Cutting the red tape'

A few days ago, a leak was reported in an oil pipeline which caused a major oil spill off the coast of Southern California, which has brought a state of emergency. "The state is moving to cut red tape and mobilize all available resources to protect public health and the environment," said Governor Gavin Newsom.

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