Nuke question

[Tsyroc]

Does anyone have any idea what would happen if a nuclear weapon was sunk deap into one of the Middle East oil fields and detonated?


I know that in the U.S. we've had coal fires where viens of coal were
burning even though they were under ground but would anything
like that happen with oil fields?

I keep picturing something sort of like the fire pits of Apokolips (DC Comics Reference) just not in scale.

[Master of Ossus]

Which Middle East fields? In Kuwait or Saudi Arabia it would cause huge problems, because the oil in those countries is actually pressurized. If the nuke were to break the surface, it would create a fire that would be virtually impossible to extinguish, and which would burn for ages at a very high temperature, spewing flaming oil to great altitudes.

If it were in almost any other oil field in the entire world, the fire would burn out on its own after a brief period of time, and would be largely restricted to the ground.

[Tsyroc]

Which Middle East fields? In Kuwait or Saudi Arabia it would cause huge problems, because the oil in those countries is actually pressurized. If the nuke were to break the surface, it would create a fire that would be virtually impossible to extinguish, and which would burn for ages at a very high temperature, spewing flaming oil to great altitudes.

That would certainly look like the Fire Pits of Apokolips then. Bad news either way. Too bad it would royally screw the global environment.

[Darth Wong]

Not to mention making gas prices soar. I drive a V-8, dammit! I need low gas prices!

[Colonel Olrik]

That would certainly look like the Fire Pits of Apokolips then. Bad news either way. Too bad it would royally screw the global environment.

Don't you even think about it!
The E.U strongly objects against the use of nuclear devices in oil fields in Iraq!
Damned American Cowboys!

[Master of Ossus]

The Iraqi oil fields, with a very few exceptions along their southern border with Kuwait, are not pressurized. They would probably not have nearly the problems associated with a nuclear detonation as one in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait.

The United States is also very hesitant to use nuclear weapons in Iraq (for this, and other obvious reasons). The only plans to actually use such weapons in Iraq was a contingency in the case of an Iraqi biological strike on Coalition forces during the Gulf War. In that case, low-yield nuclear weapons that probably would not be able to ignite oil fields would be used to destroy related Iraqi facilities. The UK, Canada, and Israel all had similar plans in the case of Iraqi use of biologically equipped SCUD missiles. The American plan was not much more radical than any of those drawn up by other countries.

[Darth Wong]

The United States is also very hesitant to use nuclear weapons in Iraq (for this, and other obvious reasons). The only plans to actually use such weapons in Iraq was a contingency in the case of an Iraqi biological strike on Coalition forces during the Gulf War. In that case, low-yield nuclear weapons that probably would not be able to ignite oil fields would be used to destroy related Iraqi facilities. The UK, Canada, and Israel all had similar plans in the case of Iraqi use of biologically equipped SCUD missiles. The American plan was not much more radical than any of those drawn up by other countries.

Canada has no nukes, although we are considered a "nuclear-capable" country (meaning that we have nuclear and thermonuclear bomb-making materials due to our nuclear power program and we also have sufficient expertise, so we could easily make nukes if we wanted to).

[RayCav of ASVS]

Not to mention making gas prices soar. I drive a V-8, dammit! I need low gas prices!

Just out of curiousity, I've always wondered what God drove

I myself have ACCESS (doesn't mean I own ) to a 2002 Jetta GL, baseline with the 4-banger, plus a really nice 2000 Audi A6, with the big 4.2 litre V8, producing 300 bhp with 298 lb ft of torque. VW/Audi engines supposedly have a reputation for superb torque

Usually I drive my mom's 1987 Dodge Caravan SE. I'm happy, because it has air conditioning, and I don't give a damn about what I drive all that much, since I do very little driving anyway.

[Master of Ossus]

The United States is also very hesitant to use nuclear weapons in Iraq (for this, and other obvious reasons). The only plans to actually use such weapons in Iraq was a contingency in the case of an Iraqi biological strike on Coalition forces during the Gulf War. In that case, low-yield nuclear weapons that probably would not be able to ignite oil fields would be used to destroy related Iraqi facilities. The UK, Canada, and Israel all had similar plans in the case of Iraqi use of biologically equipped SCUD missiles. The American plan was not much more radical than any of those drawn up by other countries.

Canada has no nukes, although we are considered a "nuclear-capable" country (meaning that we have nuclear and thermonuclear bomb-making materials due to our nuclear power program and we also have sufficient expertise, so we could easily make nukes if we wanted to).

Actually, the exact plan called for "borrowing" low yield nukes from other countries, and helping them deliver the weapons. I thought it was really stupid, but I guess if for whatever reason the US and Britain had gone crazy and decided that it wasn't worth it, then Canada could step in in a couple of months.

[Tsyroc]

That would certainly look like the Fire Pits of Apokolips then. Bad news either way. Too bad it would royally screw the global environment.

Don't you even think about it!
The E.U strongly objects against the use of nuclear devices in oil fields in Iraq!
Damned American Cowboys!

I was only wondering.

Personally I'd much prefer that there was a different source of energy
that would fill Wong's V8 needs an thus allowing the Middle East to lose
its importance and financial strength.

Of course at this time that is also a dream. Especially with W and his
oil cronies running things.

[Sea Skimmer]

Does anyone have any idea what would happen if a nuclear weapon was sunk deap into one of the Middle East oil fields and detonated?


I know that in the U.S. we've had coal fires where viens of coal were
burning even though they were under ground but would anything
like that happen with oil fields?

I keep picturing something sort of like the fire pits of Apokolips (DC Comics Reference) just not in scale.

Russia would be very happy…

Anyway, we'd be looking at one hell of a fire, and laser guided bombs wont be work very well for the invasion of a Iraq.

[Jesus Christ]

Not to mention making gas prices soar. I drive a V-8, dammit! I need low gas prices!

Just out of curiousity, I've always wondered what God drove

MK2 Jaguar Saloon, my son.

[RayCav of ASVS]

Not to mention making gas prices soar. I drive a V-8, dammit! I need low gas prices!

Just out of curiousity, I've always wondered what God drove

MK2 Jaguar Saloon, my son.

Is your name God (aka Lord Wong)?

[Jesus Christ]

Just out of curiousity, I've always wondered what God drove

MK2 Jaguar Saloon, my son.

Is your name God (aka Lord Wong)?

My son, last I heard, Lord Wongs given name was Micheal and mine was Jesus 'walks on water' Christ. And as Lord Wong is a self confessed atheist, you comment is unfounded and illogical.
Concesstion accepted, my son.

[Master of Ossus]

Wow, I never thought I would get a chance to tell off a god, but here goes.

[clears throat] Shut up, Jesus.

Coooooollllll. And who says these debates don't do anything good?

[Crayz9000]

Wow, I never thought I would get a chance to tell off a god, but here goes.

[clears throat] Shut up, Jesus.

Coooooollllll. And who says these debates don't do anything good?

I think it's just Spyda trolling the boards.

[Jesus Christ]

Wow, I never thought I would get a chance to tell off a god, but here goes.

[clears throat] Shut up, Jesus.

Coooooollllll. And who says these debates don't do anything good?

Right, my son, when you get to heaven, thy will go straight to bed without dessert.

[XaLEv]

Wow, I never thought I would get a chance to tell off a god, but here goes.

[clears throat] Shut up, Jesus.

Coooooollllll. And who says these debates don't do anything good?

This is the first time you've ever told off a deity? Shit, man. You need to get out more. I tell off Eris all the time.

She usually jumps me afterwards too. Crazy bitch.

[Jesus Christ]

Wow, I never thought I would get a chance to tell off a god, but here goes.

[clears throat] Shut up, Jesus.

Coooooollllll. And who says these debates don't do anything good?

I think it's just Spyda trolling the boards.

Thou art right my son. Did I mention that I also come from a small town called New Plymouth and shag my sister? Our rugby team is shite and sheep will suffifce if the sis is not around.

[His Divine Shadow]

Not to mention making gas prices soar. I drive a V-8, dammit! I need low gas prices!

Damn you!
I want to drive a V-8!
Esp. a 3rd gen. Corvette....

[Sea Skimmer]

I want a car/hover craft powered by a LM-2500 gas turbine, but its not going to happen..

[Cpt_Frank]

How much does 1 liter gas cost in the US/Canada?
I pay a fucking 97,9 (1US $ = 1Eur) cent for normal, not super.

[Darth Wong]

How much does 1 liter gas cost in the US/Canada?
I pay a fucking 97,9 (1US $ = 1Eur) cent for normal, not super.

1 litre of gas costs me roughly 70 cents Canadian, which is equivalent to roughly 45 cents US. I think the Americans pay less than that.

[Cpt_Frank]

and you all DARE to complain about the prices!!!!????
Geez I'd start to believe in god again if prices were as low here.
Or at least i'd pretend to.

[Robert Treder]

I pay about $16 US for eleven gallons (~$1.45/gallon). That works out to be about 38 US cents per litre, if I'm not mistaken.

At one point back in February, it was just about $1 for one gallon. That was pretty sweet.