This seems to be plausible only without significant wind in the middle of the ocean. If huge wind barriers can be set up without being blown over, then maybe this can be as 'very realistic' as this is claimed to be.

It'll be cool to see in practice though.

[–] fizzle@quokk.au 10 points 1 week ago

Yeah I agree that it doesn't sound very realistic.

One of the problems with spills is getting equipment on site.

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 14 points 1 week ago

No thank you????

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

Well, that can't go badly.

[–] bonenode@piefed.social 11 points 1 week ago

[–] DisgruntledPelican@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Fire elementals?

[–] harmbugler@piefed.social 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Have they considered... water tornadoes.

[–] Luminous5481@anarchist.nexus 5 points 1 week ago

I saw this really interesting documentary on a Sharknado, I think there's something there we should pursue.

[–] bcgm3@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

That's actually the proposed solution to counteract the immenant out-of-control fire tornado situation.

[–] porcoesphino@mander.xyz 4 points 1 week ago

"Scientists could soon use..."?

What the kind of articles are you sending us? That is clear bullshit

[–] finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Taking that headline at face value, fire is apparently good for getting rid of radioacive waste, sewerage, agricultural chemical runoff ...

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

Anybody have this on their bingo card?