Lusi is still flowing at 100,000 cubic meters per day, enough to fill 53 Olympic swimming pools. It appears that the flow will continue indefinitely and so far all efforts to stem the flow have failed.

Recent research in which Davies was involved showed it is collapsing by up to three meters overnight and could subside to depths of more than 140 metres, having a significant environmental impact on the surrounding area for years to come.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has declared the 400 hectare area inundated by the mud flow as a disaster-prone area unfit for human habitation.

True results of the impact unfortunately will not be truly realized for decades to come. Chalk up another point for mans contribution to the destruction of the environment. Very interesting clip and going to the site really clarify s and lays out what happened very clearly. Last paragraph kinda makes you think a bit. I'm sure the people who are indigenous to the area could have lived without this information! tks

I found this kinda fascinating myself--I kinda wondered if all that drilling and pumping in seawater was gonna affect the Gaia's sensibilities, so to speak...It does! Look for this to happen elsewhere.