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Deepwater Oil - Drillin on the Moon
Deepwater Oil - Drillin on the Moon
Tom McAuliffe

In the heart of the Gulf of Mexico, a disaster of unprecedented scale unfolds as the Deepwater Sky oil rig, a symbol of modern technological prowess, plunges into chaos. 'Deepwater Oil- Drillin on the Moon' is not just a book, but a gripping, semi-fictional heart-pounding journey that will take readers to the very edge of the abyss.

Through meticulous research, powerful storytelling, and a deep empathy for those affected, award-winning Author Tom McAuliffe offers a profound and moving account of one of the most devastating environmental disasters in history. On the 15ht anniverdsay year sionce the Spill... It's a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay of technology, nature, and human responsibility in the face of crisis. For fans of Jon Krakauer's 'Into Thin Air', 'Deepwater Oil' is a must-read. Buy now before the price changes!

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Genre: 

  • Historical Fiction

Age Level: 

  • 12 and up
Deepwater Oil - Drillin on the Moon review by weeksti
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weeksti

Deepwater Oil by Tom McAuliffe is historical fiction centered around the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of New Mexico coast on April 20, 2010.  This catastrophic event killed 11 people and spilled nearly 134 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.  This devastating event had far-reaching effects, not just environmental but also on the domestic and world economy as well as on the people living around the Gulf.

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Content Rating:

Content rating - some mature content
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