Oil spill facts

An oil spill is an unintentional release of crude oil or refined oil products into the environment. Oil spill is a form of pollution. The term often refers to marine oil spills, where oil is released into the ocean or coastal waters.

Main causes of oil spills are deliberate sabotages (wars) and oil drilling accidents. Major oil spill can also occur when transporting oil with huge tankers or

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