Dispersants used by oil companies do not work well at or near freezing temperatures. Booms to contain a spill cannot be used with icebergs floating in the water.

石油公司使用的分散剂在接近冰点的温度下效果不佳，用于防止溢油扩散的栏油栅面对漂浮的冰山也无能为力。

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Currents draw water under the booms, while waves splash the oil over; strong winds capsize or sink them.

洋流卷起水栅下的海水，同时海浪也拍打着原油；强劲的海风将水栅倾覆或者沉入海中。

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Absorbent booms and pads are being used to soak up oil floating on the surface or clinging to plants, boats and structures.

我们还采用了可以吸油的栅栏和垫板，来吸收漂浮在海面上和附着在植物表面、船只底部和建筑上的油污。

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To date, it has not delivered any aerial refuelers or operational booms.

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There are many possible causes for such sounds, he said, including large waves, earthquakes, shifting sands in dunes or deserts, far off thunder or man-made sources like factories, explosions or sonic booms.

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