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  1. wikipedia.org
    https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Oil_spill

    Oil spill - Wikipedia

    Oil spills can result from the release of crude oil from tankers, offshore platforms, drilling rigs, and wells. They may also involve spills of refined petroleum products, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as their by-products.

  2. noaa.gov
    https://www.noaa.gov › ... › resource-collections › ocean-coasts › oil-spills

    Oil spills - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Feb 25, 2025 · Oil is an ancient fossil fuel that we use to heat our homes, generate electricity, and power large sectors of our economy. But when oil accidentally spills into the ocean, it can cause big problems. Oil spills can harm sea creatures, ruin a …

  3. britannica.com
    https://www.britannica.com › science › oil-spill

    Oil spill | Definition, Causes, Effects, List, & Facts | Britannica

    May 28, 2025 · Oil spill, leakage of petroleum onto the surface of a large body of water. Oceanic oil spills became a major environmental problem in the 1960s, chiefly as a result of intensified petroleum exploration and production on continental shelves and the use of supertankers for transporting oil.

  4. ourworldindata.org
    https://ourworldindata.org › oil-spills

    Oil Spills - Our World in Data

    Oil spills are disasters that can have severe social, economic, and environmental impacts. They are the release of crude oil or refined petroleum products from tankers, rigs, wells, and offshore platforms. These spills are most common in marine environments but can also occur on land.

  5. environmentbuddy.com
    https://www.environmentbuddy.com › environment › oil-spills-causes-e…

    Oil Spills; Causes, Effects, Solutions | Environment Buddy

    Learn What are Oil spills. Know what are the Causes, Effects and Solutions to Oil spills. Oil spills can have long-lasting effects if not cleaned properly.

  6. un-spider.org
    https://www.un-spider.org › es › oil-spill

    Oil Spill | UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal

    Jan 8, 2021 · Oil spills are defined as the release of fossil fuel into the environment, regardless of its form and amount. Frequency and severity of human-caused oil spills have increased, especially since the establishment of offshore oil drillings and …

  7. trdsf.com
    https://trdsf.com › es › blogs › news › oil-spill

    What Is an Oil Spill? | TRADESAFE - trdsf.com

    Nov 28, 2024 · Understand how an oil spill occurs and its dangers. Learn effective cleanup techniques for land and water spills and long-term prevention strategies.

  8. sciencedirect.com
    https://www.sciencedirect.com › ... › earth-and-planetary-sciences › oil-s…

    Oil Spill - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Nov 19, 2002 · Oil spills threaten millions of miles of coastline, river systems, lakes, and terrestrial habitat daily, particularly where extensive oil drilling, refining, and transport take place. The challenge of managing oil spills around the world is increasing in complexity and magnitude.

  9. noaa.gov
    https://oceanservice.noaa.gov › education › tutorial-coastal › oil-spills

    What happens during an oil spill? Coastal Pollution Tutorial

    This graphic illustrates the process of scientific recommendations after an oil spill. The five questions are arranged in a circle around a tanker with oil spilling across the surface of the water.

  10. safetyculture.com
    https://safetyculture.com › topics › oil-spills

    What Are Oil Spills and Their Effects? | SafetyCulture

    May 17, 2024 · A Guide to Oil Spills Oil spills are major events that have huge environmental consequences. In this article, learn what an oil spill is, its effects, and how to prevent them.

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