Inspection and Repairs Moving Quickly on Alaskan Pipeline
Crews have quickly built temporary supports to replace damaged metal brackets supporting portions of the trans-Alaska Pipeline, while officials continue with a full systems check and integrity assessment in the wake of a Nov. 3 earthquake. The 800-mile pipeline was shut down but did not rupture, and no oil leaks have been reported.
"It's pretty early in the game and crews are still on the scene assessing damage," says Leslie Pearson, emergency response program manager for the Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation.