‘Eye of fire’ — how the ocean started to burn

A gas leak at the Pemex oil facility in the Gulf of Mexico ignited, causing a fire on July 2nd. The fire, dubbed the 'eye of fire' due to its circular shape, was extinguished by 10:30 AM after workers shut pipeline valves and used nitrogen. No injuries were reported, and production was unaffected. The Kuma Luba ZAP facility is crucial, producing over 40% of Pemex's daily output.

What was the initial cause of the fire at the Kuma Luba ZAP oil facility?

• An oil spill

• A malfunctioning oil rig

• A gas leak from an underwater pipeline

• A lightning strike

How was the fire in the Gulf of Mexico described on social media?

• A fiery whirlpool

• A ring of flames

• An eye of fire

• A sea of fire

What method was used to extinguish the fire?

• Sand

• Nitrogen

• Foam spray

• Water hoses

What was the impact of the fire on the oil production at the facility?

• Production was halted

• Production was reduced

• Production increased

• Production was unaffected

What percentage of Pemex's daily output is produced by the Kuma Luba ZAP facility?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%