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Allyance

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Sep 29, 2017
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East Bay, CA
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Mt. Rainer and the Carbon River late afternoon, taken in Orting WA
 

Allyance

Contributor
Sep 29, 2017
2,074
7,663
East Bay, CA
Alaskan Pipeline
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This portion of the pipeline is above ground because this area is permafrost. Temp of oil going trough is 174 degrees, would sink and disappear. Note the bumpers on either side of the pipe, they prevent damage when the pipe snakes back and forth when they open and close valves. Just like a garden hose!
 
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