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What role did the us government and coast guard play in the clean up of the Exxon Valdez oil spill?
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The US Government and Coast Guard, along with the State of Alaska participated in clean up activities, but containment of the spill by booms was not feasible. The spill in some ways was different from the BP spill in that all oil spilled out from the tanker compartment within a couple of days. Exxon had to pay for extensive clean up efforts, including bio-remediation of the coast line. The Federal and State environmental agencies helped document the environmental damage, and this helped in later court cases.
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What sound is located on Alaska's southern coast and is associated with the Exxon Valdez oil spill?
Prince William Sound where Bligh reef tangled with the Exxon Valdez.
What is the difference between Exxon and Exxon Valdez?
Exxon is the company, also known as exxon and mobil...exxon valdex is the oil tanker that spilled millions of barrels of oil off the Alaskan coast.
Is the Exxon Valdez still saling?
The vessel changed names several times and was finally known as the Oriental Nicety. She was beached at Gujarat Coast to be dismantled August 2, 2012
When was the exxon valdez oil spill?
The Exxon Valdez oil spill was on midnight on March 24, 1989. It was considered as the second worst oil spill in US history.
Why did the Exxon Valdez spill oil?
The ship ran aground on to the Bligh Reef. The third mate was piloting the ship at the time outside of the normal shipping lanes due to the presence of icebergs in the area. At the time of the accident the ship collison avoidance radar was not working and turned off, had it been on it would have detected the upcoming reef.
Should the United States drill for oil off the coasts of America?
Absolutely, the US should drill for oil off its coasts including its coast in the Arctic Ocean. All environmental laws on the books need to be followed. The oil companies who participate should be required to post bond or have insurance to cover a spill like the one in Alaska (Exxon Valdez).
What is the government doing to fix the oil spill in the Gulf Coast?
There trying to clean up the spill and trying to fix it at the same time and a way to stop it is to rec-cycle to help the government out.
How many ExxonMobil gas stations are there in US?
Alot of the exxon gas stations are located in the city of Chicago. Some of the gas stations are located in many different areas. They have several exxon gas stations located on the east coast.
What are the Comparisons of Exxon spill to bp spill?
In terms of size, BP is worse. In terms of damage, there's no clear answer. Here are my reasons. The Exxon-Valdez spill was caused by a tanker accident causing oil to spill. The total amount of oil spilled is estimated to be 11 million gallons. The environmental damage was extensive. See related link. The BP spill is ongoing and as such, my comments are limited to my knowledge as of May 28. The BP well, Macondo, has been spilling oil since April 20. There have been various estimates of the rate. The latest estimate from a task force of professionals, is 12,000 to 19,000 barrels per day. A barrel contains 42 gallons, so the estimated rate is 504,000 to 798,000 barrels per day. Considering the well has been spilling for 38 days, this means that approximately 19 to 30 million gallons have already been spilled into the gulf. As of today, May 28, we do not know if this flow has been stopped. So, it is correct to say that the BP blowout spilled more oil than Exxon-Valdez accident. However, is it a worse accident? Eleven people died in the fire. In this aspect, it is much worse. Is it worse in terms of environmental damage? No two accidents are the same. The damage is continuing. So are the clean up efforts. The Gulf Coast area is much more accessible. The resources in terms of clean up equipment are much more available in the Gulf Coast. The ecosystems of Alaska and Louisiana are very different. This will be a controversial question for some time. I have included information on the BP spill and three other very large spills, Exxon-Valdez, Ixtoc-1 and Gulf War spill. The Gulf War spill was the world's largest spill and the degree to which the oil impacted the environment is still controversial.
What type of government is Ivory coast?
The Ivory Coast has a presidential representative democratic republic. In other words, the president of the Ivory Coast is both head of state and head of government.
Is ivory coast a totalitarian government?
No, it's a Presidential Republic Government.
Who are the local government members for Gold Coast?
To see the names of the local government members for the Gold Coast, refer to the related link below.
