M.C., thanks, that is the first time I have heard an explanation of what went wrong. I did not know whether it was a blowout or a failure in the rig or super structure. Nothing was ever explained.
I am still astonished that there is nothing to cap a well with after a disaster like this. You would think there would be some kind of concerete dome or something that would cut off the flow immediately.
That could potentially cap the blowout and save lives.
How can a design like the one BP used here get passed by the Interior Department who signs off on the technology? What should the technology be to cap a blowout?