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By zachlowe1
On July 9, 2019
Bell Ringer: Olympic Pipeline Explosion
Olympic Pipeline Explosion
This clip discusses the history and events of the explosion that affected the town of Bellingham, Washington (WA) in 1999.
Description
This bellringer visits the town of Bellingham, Washington (WA) and studies the causes, events, and effects of the explosion on June 10th, 1990.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What was the purpose of the pipeline, and how did it contribute to the local economy?
- According to what Carl Weimer says in the clip, describe the events of June 10th, 1990.
- What events preceded the explosion? How could the explosion have been prevented?
- Based on what Mr. Weimer says, even with the deaths and destruction, how could this explosion be considered a long-term success story for the town?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Environmental Restoration
- Excavating
- Ignition
- Oil Leak
- Olympic Pipeline Explosion
- Refinery
- Vegetation