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The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in Prince William Sound, which is part of the Gulf of Alaska. The incident took place on March 24, 1989, when the oil tanker Exxon Valdez struck a reef, releasing millions of gallons of crude oil into the ocean. This disaster had devastating effects on the local marine ecosystem and wildlife.
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Was the Exxon Valdez an oil rig?
No, the Exxon Valdez was an oil tanker ship.
In what year was the Exxon Valdez built?
The Exxon Valdez launched 14 October 1986.
What company owned the exxon valdez?
ExXon
What happend in the Exxon Valdez?
the tank of the oil broke and the 10.8 gallons of oil spilled into the ocean.
What was the name of the oil tanker in Alaska that was one of the most harmful spills in the US?
Exxon Valdez.
What 3 locations did the Exxon Valdez oil spill affect?
The Exxon Valdez spill affected far more than three locations; the oil slick eventually covered 11000 square miles of ocean, much of Prince William Sound.
What should Exxon have done after the Valdez oil spill?
After the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Exxon should have paid for all the cleanup and also provided preventative measures!
Exxon Valdez owned by BP?
No. Exxon- see related link.
When did they crash into the bligh reef?
On march 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez grounded on the ocean floor, leading to an oil spill
What ocean-based industry was also devastated by the Exxon Valdez oil spill?
Commercial fishing was devastated when the Exxon Valdez ran aground on March 23, 1989. Over 32,000 people lost their livelihood causing a lost of $300 million to the economy.
In 1989 what ship hit a reef in Alaska causing a major oil spill?
Exxon Valdez The Exxon Valdez, Captain Hazelwood commanding.
The exxon valdez spill occurred in what state?
The Exxon Valdez spill occurred in the state of Alaska. The incident occurred on March 24, 1989.
