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27 de abr. de 2024 · Deepwater Horizon oil spill, largest marine oil spill in history, caused by an April 20, 2010, explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig—located in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 41 miles (66 km) off the coast of Louisiana—and its subsequent sinking on April 22.
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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is regarded as one of the largest environmental disasters in world history. A massive response ensued to protect beaches, wetlands and estuaries from the spreading oil utilizing skimmer ships, floating booms , controlled burns and 1,840,000 US gal (7,000 m 3 ) of oil dispersant . [13]
Learn about the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history, its impacts on natural resources and recreation, and the restoration projects funded by BP. Find out how NOAA assessed the damages and proposed a comprehensive restoration plan for the Gulf of Mexico.
Deepwater Horizon was still working on the Macondo site on 20 April 2010, when a violent explosion occurred leading to destruction of the rig and the subsequent oil spill. This oil spill has been recorded as the largest offshore spill to occur to date, resulting in 40 miles (64 km) of coastal pollution.
Deepwater Horizon fue una plataforma petrolífera semisumergible de posicionamiento rápido de aguas ultra-profundas 2 construida en 2001 y situada en el golfo de México, compartido por Estados Unidos, Cuba y México.
14 de ago. de 2023 · Learn about EPA's legal actions against BP and other parties responsible for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the largest in history. Find settlements, court orders, penalties, and links to other resources on the spill and its impacts.
8 de sept. de 2010 · The Deepwater Horizon rig disaster caused the deaths of 11 crew and a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Since the 20 April catastrophe there has been much discussion in US...
