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Mon, 2010-06-21 16:19 — The Conductor
Topic: 
Technology
Places: 
U.S.A.

Via TJIC, a graphic explanation of how a blowout preventer works, and what failed on the Deepwater Horizon.

Take a look. And remember, this thing is installed and operated by remote control a mile under the sea. Cool. Except the “failure” part…