Mysterious Green Liquid Floods Miami International Airport Terminal

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 7, 2024 11:30 AMNews
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Miami International Airport, Miami, United States. Source: unsplash

On July 4th, a section of Concourse G at Miami International Airport (MIA) was unexpectedly flooded with a strange green liquid. The area was quickly sealed off with caution tape, but passengers still managed to capture photos and videos of the unusual scene.

Reports of the green liquid started coming in around 9 AM, causing concern among travelers. While the luminous green liquid resembled the ectoplasm from the Ghostbusters movies, it turned out to be less sinister. According to Miami-Dade Aviation Department Communications Director Greg Chin, the liquid was water from an air conditioning system leak, tinted green with dye to help identify leaks.

Initially, MIA authorities suspected the liquid to be glycol, a toxic substance commonly found in antifreeze. Fortunately, the leak did not cause any flight delays. The airport, anticipating a record number of passengers for the holiday weekend, was relieved that the situation was quickly under control.

Airport authorities promptly closed the valve feeding the leaking pipe and began cleanup efforts. To manage the flow of the liquid and ensure passenger safety, barriers resembling pool noodles were used. The cleanup was completed within 90 minutes of the first reports.

While the green liquid incident did not cause delays, ongoing construction at MIA presents other challenges for travelers. Announced in late April, the construction of the Flamingo Parking Garage extension, running from May to November 2024, is expected to cause some inconvenience. Passengers are advised to arrive earlier due to potential delays.

The construction will reduce the lower drive (arrivals level) to three lanes from Concourses G to J. However, the dedicated taxi lane will remain unaffected, and hotel shuttles will operate from the departure level. Airport personnel will be on-site to manage traffic flow.

The $136 million project, which broke ground in February, aims to increase MIA's parking capacity by 2,240 spaces. The new seven-level garage will feature sustainable elements like 50 electric vehicle charging spaces and energy-efficient LED lighting, targeting a Parksmart Silver Certification. Completion is expected by summer 2026.

MIA, the busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, continues to invest heavily in its infrastructure. In January, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced a $7 billion capital improvement plan and an additional $1.7 billion for maintenance. These investments are crucial for supporting MIA's role as a major economic driver in the Miami area, contributing indirectly to $31.9 billion in business revenue.

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