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Short Stuff: Lake Peigneur

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The Lake Peigneur Disaster: A Whirlpool of Chaos

This chapter explores the Lake Peigneur disaster, where a drilling mishap created a massive whirlpool, engulfing eleven barges and a tugboat while converting the lake's water from freshwater to saltwater. Despite the dramatic visuals and chaotic scenes, the incident remarkably resulted in no casualties, highlighting a unique tale of environmental transformation and engineering oversight.

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