U.S.: Definitions: WTF is a “top kill,” and what does it have to do with me?
- whatA “top kill” is an ambitious method BP plans to use to stop the oil spill. It involves putting heavy fluids, like mud, into the pipe in an attempt to prevent more oil from coming out.
- risks It may work, but there’s a chance it’ll just make everything worse by causing the oil to come out at an even faster rate. Still though, it’s a better bet than a robot (maybe). source