Historical Events tagged with "amoco"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Amoco Cadiz Oil Spill at Portsall Rocks
March 16th, 1978 46 years ago
The Amoco Cadiz, a supertanker, ran aground on the Portsall Rocks near Brittany, France, leading to a catastrophic oil spill. After splitting in two, it released approximately 220,000 tons of crude oil into the sea, making it the largest oil spill ever at that time. The incident resulted in significant environmental damage and impacted local fishing industries, causing widespread concern over maritime safety and the regulation of shipping routes.
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