Pipeline in California oil spill split open, dragged along ocean floor, authorities say

California pipeline section strayed 105 feet out of place, had 13-inch split, divers confirm: report

Divers investigating a massive oil leak off the coast of Southern California confirmed Tuesday that a 4,000-foot section of pipeline had dragged as far as 105 feet out of place and detected a 13-inch "split" in the line, according to a report.

Divers find underwater Southern California oil pipeline responsible for major spill was split open, apparently dragged

Divers find underwater Southern California oil pipeline responsible for major spill was split open, apparently dragged

Pipeline from California oil spill was moved 105 feet along sea floor

A section of the oil pipeline that burst off the Southern California coast was displaced 105 feet (32 meters) across the ocean floor, officials said on Tuesday, fueling speculation that a ship's anchor may have caused the environmental disaster.

California declares state of emergency after oil spill

A state of emergency has been declared along the Southern California coast after an offshore oil pipeline leaked into the Pacific Ocean. Lilia Luciano has the latest.

Whatever caused oil spill likely dragged ruptured pipeline 105 feet across seafloor, officials say • Long Beach Post News

Officials also refused to comment on whether the pipeline’s internal leak-detection system was operational at the time of the rupture.

California Oil Spill Came From Pipeline Dragged More Than 100 Feet

Officials aren’t certain if an anchor caused a 13-inch rupture in the steel pipeline, which resulted in a 130,000-gallon spill off Orange County.