SAHARA BURN-UP

SAHARA BURN-UP

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The video discusses a massive natural gas fire in the Sahara, which started in November. It highlights the challenges faced in controlling the fire, including the risk of reignition from nearby hot metal. The Adair Company, known for handling wild wells, devised a plan to cap the fire. Firefighters used water curtains to cool surrounding areas and protect themselves. If not controlled, the fire could burn for a century, resembling a 'gateway to hell.'

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial step taken to manage the gas fire in the Sahara?

Evacuating nearby residents

Clearing nearby installations

Building a containment wall

Using chemical extinguishers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company was involved in controlling the gas fire?

The Sahara Gas Company

The Adair Company

The French Fire Brigade

The Desert Rescue Team

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method was used to keep the surrounding storage tanks cool?

Covering with sand

Applying fire-retardant chemicals

Spraying foam

Using a curtain of water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool did firefighters use to approach the fire safely?

Fireproof suits

Mobile shields

Heat-resistant drones

Remote-controlled vehicles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if the gas fire is not extinguished?

It could spread to nearby cities

It could burn for a hundred years

It could cause a sandstorm

It could lead to a water shortage