Location
Shore
Brutal winds whip across heaving swells ten miles offshore, where the Kensington Indio's steering seizes in catastrophic failure. Anchor chain snaps like brittle bone, unleashing the tanker to barrel at 18 knots over six unforgiving miles toward shore. Salt spray stings rescuers' faces as Coast Guard cutters battle towering waves, EPA and NTSB scramble amid dwindling resources—waves crash relentlessly, isolation amplifies dread of spilling oil devouring coastlines in oily fury.
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S2E19
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Bad Moon Rising
Sam Receives Stark Briefing on Kensington Indio Oil Disaster
Shore site of Indio's collision post-18-knot drift, pounded by brutal winds/seas thwarting rescue, now oil-slicked battleground for depleted responders; Emily's briefing paints its apocalyptic fury, piling coastal devastation atop Bartlet's scandals.
Atmosphere
Savage, oily chaos with howling winds
Functional Role
Collision endpoint and spill epicenter
Symbolic Significance
Represents uncontrollable environmental reckoning
Access Restrictions
Overwhelmed by seas, limited responder access
Pounding waves
Oil-choked devastation
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