The Dept. of Natural Resources noted that Assumption Parish Police Jury President, Marty Triche, said, "We appreciate Governor Jindal's support in directing that this Commission be formed with some of the best minds available throughout the world, so they can give us real answers for our people on when those who want to return home can do so safely."
The Blue Ribbon Commission Initial Technical Briefing was offered on April 5, at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. The support materials are well-organized, comprehensive, and clear. The pdf of the presentation can be downloaded at click here
The slides from the presentation were later arranged into a video published on April 12 on rainbeaudais' YouTube channel. (Watching in full screen and frequent pausing to read slides is recommended.) It also includes a video showing strange water movement on the surface of the sinkhole, which was never seen by the public before the meeting:
UPDATE: On April 12, Texas Brine Company officials stated that new studies show that 97 percent of the 20-million-barrel subsurface cavity is now filled with rock and other underground material, according to The Advocate.
Sinkhole photo kindly provided by http://www.onwingsofcare.org/
Some of the information and diagrams in this article were taken from "The Bayou Corne Cavern Collapse, Technical Summary," by Gary R. Hecox, Ph.D., PG, CB&I, March 18, 2013, Louisiana State Legislative Committee Hearing.
Additional information is available on the Bayou Corne Sinkhole Community page on Facebook.
Previous articles in this series:
13. Sinkhole Update: Explosive Gases Found in Adjacent Residences (April 4, 2013) click here=164803&submit=Back
12. Bayou Sinkhole Update: Increased Seismic Activity, Access Ramp Caves In (March 28, 2013) click here
11. Bayou Corne Sinkhole Swallows 25 More Trees (March 26, 2013) click here=164412&submit=Back
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