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Gulf Spill Superhero

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  • Prblem: The Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded.
    Solution: Firefighters worked with the U. S Coast Guard to battle the blaze.
  • Problem: The platform could sink.
    Solution: Boats and ircraft transported survivors to a safety place.
  • Problem: The fishermen relied on seafood for their livelihood.
    Solution: The government, bankers, and insurance companies helped them to find ways to make up for the lost income from seafood sales.
  • Problem: Oil was approaching the land.
    Solution: Veterinarians helped marinne animals before returning them to the wild.
  • Problem: Floating oil balloons threatened to ruin the beaches.
    Solution: Experts created the SWORD.
  • Problem: It was hard to see where the oil was spreading from the water.
    Solution: Responders collaborated with the NASA who sent them information using the satellites.
  • Problem: The leak was deep below the surface.
    Solution: Engineers sent a robot with artificial arms to plug the leak.