The Gulf of Mexico oil leak is spilling 5000 barrels of oil a day into the ocean, but just how much is 5000 barrels a day?  A new infographic from Tiffany Farrant has the answers.

  • 3.5 Barrels per minute
  • The Size of Jamaica
  • 42×80 Miles

It also includes options for dealing with it, and estimated costs of it all.

Full-size after the break.

Flickr Photo Download: The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.