On Apr 27, 1:37*pm, Frogwatch wrote:
40,000 gallons of oil/day would fit into a cube 17.5 feet on a side,
not exactly a major spill. *Consider that 75% of such oil is typically
volatile and will readily evaporate, that goes down to about 11 feet
on a side, a tiny amount.

Besides, if you're so worried about it, set fire to the spill.