But after a few moments, as oil continued to flow, it became clear that this, too, had failed.

Some oil continued to rise the surface at the wreck site today.

Today, oil continues to be a vital part of the town's economy, as are farming and cattle.

Considerable light oil came to the surface and continued to spread for two hours.

Cleanup efforts were reportedly going to cost at least A$100,000 a day and last more than a week as the oil continued to spread.

Nevertheless, oil continues to provide 40 percent of the country's energy needs.

The oil continued to appear on the beach even after clean up.

This effect, outlined in the export land economic model, could significantly reduce the oil available for trade and cause prices to continue to rise.

Below the dome, the oil continued to seep and pool.

The industry still supports about 47,000 jobs locally and known reserves are such that oil will continue to flow well into the 21st century.