Containing the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history - 60 Minutes

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In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.

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1. Longest-running oil spill?

The USS Arizona has been leaking oil in Pearl Harbor since 1941...

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2. At first I thought they meant Deepwater Horizon since we've heard that is still causing pollution

But I thought this was an interesting story anyway.

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3. It is fascinating indeed.

Ecological considerations aside, the technology involved in underwater drilling in the first place is remarkable.

Then the tech involved in preventing and mitigating spills is incredible.

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4. That's what I meant, it's both amazing - and encouraging!

Oil spills cause so much lasting damage, it's a relief that they came up with a means to address it.