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Houston Geological Society Bulletin
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Macondo: A National Media Gusher in the Face of a
Major Environmental Disaster
University of Houston
At the onset of the Macondo well blow
-out and fire, news
reporting became a cascading succession of misinformation
and misunderstandings about what happened and what was being
done to stop the flow of oil. Overstated consequences became a
common theme while at the same time many in the public just
wanted to know what was happening and whether the flow of oil
would ever be stopped to prevent predicted catastrophic
consequences. Consequently, it became apparent that an
explanation of how well-control methods could and would work
seemed to be the most appropriate course to take when interacting
with live, taped, and written media. Information and explanation
was the course preferred and I will present insights behind the
scenes as this disaster and the media buzz around it played out until
the well was finally brought under control