By — Carolyn O'Hara Carolyn O'Hara Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/watch-animation-of-the-oil-leak-top-kill-technique Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Watch Animation of the Oil Leak Top Kill Technique Science May 26, 2010 2:33 PM EST Deepwater Horizon Unified Command has released this animation of the top kill technique that BP will begin Wednesday. You can watch a live feed of the top kill technique here. BP released the following statement Wednesday about the top kill: Throughout the extended top kill procedure – which may take up to two days to complete – very significant changes in the appearance of the flows at the seabed may be expected. These will not provide a reliable indicator of the overall progress, or success or failure, of the top kill operation as a whole. BP will report on the progress of the operation as appropriate and on its outcome when complete. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Carolyn O'Hara Carolyn O'Hara
Deepwater Horizon Unified Command has released this animation of the top kill technique that BP will begin Wednesday. You can watch a live feed of the top kill technique here. BP released the following statement Wednesday about the top kill: Throughout the extended top kill procedure – which may take up to two days to complete – very significant changes in the appearance of the flows at the seabed may be expected. These will not provide a reliable indicator of the overall progress, or success or failure, of the top kill operation as a whole. BP will report on the progress of the operation as appropriate and on its outcome when complete. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now