[ZX12R]

Am I seeing wave action at 5,000 feet?

That is indeed odd. Apparently something near the ROV is generating large low frequency pressure waves. I sure hope it wasn't the BOP that let loose.

[jpsb]

I went to CNN, nothing, going to Fox now, Media gets the same video feed we do. Obviously something changed. I'd think that would be worth some explanation. Particularly given the problems so far with top kill. If top kill does not work the only realistic fix is the relief well, 6 to 8 weeks away. Damn.

FYI, "small" June tropical storms are a common event in the GoM. Small in terms of area not strength.

[jpsb]

I think we are looking at bridging material (BM), my best guess is that BP is trying phase two of Top Kill, pumping BM with mud. Some of the BM is escaping the BOP which is to be expected. Movement is due to currents (up, but mostly down) created the high velocity BM particles.