Just how big is the US spill disaster?

As we’ve previously reported, the US is currently facing probably its worst environmental disaster of all time, in the shape of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. A disaster caused by the corporate greed of BP, determined to drill no matter the consequences, and the incompetence of government regulators compromised by oil company money.

But just how big is the oil slick? Well, over at If it was my home they can use google maps to show you compared to your local familiar terrain. Here’s the spill compared to Scotland. Oh dear.