Tar balls, was Re: global warming and sea level rise

From: Michael M. Butler (butler@comp-lib.org)
Date: Wed Jul 25 2001 - 21:01:37 MDT

Spike Jones wrote:
> I dont think tar balls belongs on this list, however. Tar is a natural
> substance.
> I have seen those, but I dont think they are related to drilling. Are they?

Some are, some aren't. Tar balls can come from natural petroleum leaks, *or* from human manipulation of petroleum
(tanker spills, drilling rig spills, etc.).

M

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