Libya Oil Tanks Seen as Time Bomb

The oil producing town of Ras Lanuf has seen some of the worst fighting between pro- and anti-Muammar Gaddafi forces. Oil workers fear one wrong move from either side could see an oil or gas tank hit, causing a catastrophe.

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