In the event that the pipeline ruptures (as might happen in the case of an earthquake), these aquifers will be irreparably damaged.
The planning and construction of the pipelines will include measures to minimize the potential for pipeline ruptures.
The spill was attributed to a pipeline rupture.
Tighter supplies on the East Coast after the pipeline rupture in Texas have raised prices in the energy sector.
In 2011 TNK-BP reported a total 1,186 pipeline ruptures.
The lots that were destroyed in the derailment sat vacant for many years, leaving a very visible scar, as did lots destroyed by the pipeline rupture.
The one house on that side of the street that was spared damage during the derailment was destroyed in the pipeline rupture.
Crude oil futures rose as Iraq reduced exports because of a pipeline rupture.
In 1980, thousands of barrels of hydrocarbons began oozing up toward the town after a pipeline rupture.
These include: severe slugging, flow rate transients, thermal transients and pipeline rupture.