Nov 10, 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 …

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 …

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 …

16 hours ago · More than 4,000 gallons of oil and contaminated wastewater spilled in southern Monterey County following a pipeline failure early Friday, according to state emergency filings. Private cleanup ...

4 days ago · Responders are using oil recovery booms and equipment to contain and clean up the spill, and are asking the public to avoid the site, which is located at a blueberry farm south of Everett.

2 days ago · MATTAWA - An estimated 240 gallons of mineral oil spilled into the Columbia River on Wednesday afternoon during maintenance work at Priest Rapids Dam, prompting officials to urge the …

Nov 12, 2025 · This booklet provides information about oil spills. It contains chapters that outline and explain oil spills, their potential effects on the environment, how they are cleaned up, and how …