BP: What reason do we have to believe the second hole won't blow?

[darxus]

Since I heard that BP's long term solution to the oil leak, which was going to take until August, involve drilling a second hole, I've wanted to know:

What reason is there to believe the second hole won't blow?


(Also, why don't they put an upside down funnel over the hole, with a valve at the top, and anchor it with cables?)

Comments

[agnosticoracle.livejournal.com]

You might consider turning the question around. Is there any reason the next well must blow?

[darxus.livejournal.com]

Not that I know of. But it's obviously very important to have reasons to believe it won't.

Also, you called my question "silly" and then answered it with an assumption.