Exxon Valdez oil spill - Wikipedia
The spill occurred when Exxon Valdez, an oil supertanker owned by Exxon Shipping Company, bound for Long Beach, California, struck Prince William Sound's Bligh Reef, 6 mi (9.7 km) west of Tatitlek, Alaska at 12:04 a.m.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill ‑ 1989, Effects & Location - HISTORY
2018年3月9日 · The Exxon Valdez oil spill dumped 11 million gallons of crude oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound in 1989, damaging the environment and killing wildlife.
Exxon Valdez - Wikipedia
Exxon Valdez was an oil tanker that gained notoriety after running aground in Prince William Sound, spilling her cargo of crude oil into the sea.
Exxon Valdez oil spill | Response, Animals, & Facts | Britannica
2025年1月2日 · Exxon Valdez oil spill, massive oil spill that occurred on March 24, 1989, in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Nearly 11,000,000 gallons of crude oil were dispersed when the Exxon Valdez ran aground, polluting 1,300 miles of Alaskan shoreline and causing the extermination of much native wildlife.
The Complete Story Of The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill - Marine Insight
2024年2月23日 · It was on March 24, 1989, that the Exxon Valdez oil tanker struck the Bligh Reef in Alaska’s Prince William Sound region to begin one of the biggest maritime fatalities.
Details about the Accident - Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
Yet less than three hours later, the Exxon Valdez grounded at Bligh Reef, rupturing eight of its 11 cargo tanks and spewing some 10.8 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound.
Spill Map - Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
Click on the image below to view the NOAA Hazmat Trajectory Model of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. This series of 7 slides charts the spread of the oil March 24-30, 1989, in Prince William Sound (this is not the full extent of the spill).
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Resources | Alaska State Archives
1989年11月7日 · At 12:04 am on March 24, 1989 the oil tanker Exxon Valdez struck Bligh Reef off Prince William Sound, Alaska resulting in one of the largest oil spills in United States history.
Why The Exxon Valdez Spill Was A Eureka Moment For Science
2014年3月22日 · On March 24, 1989, the tanker Exxon Valdez struck a reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 11 million gallons of crude oil into the pristine water. At the time, it was the single...
The Disastrous Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: What Really Happened?
The Exxon Valdez oil spill led to advancements in oil spill response technologies, including more effective skimmers, booms, and bioremediation techniques, which use microorganisms to break down pollutants.