1990 Climate & Environment Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 09 Jun Mega Borg oil spill in Gulf of Mexico: On June 8, 1990, the Norwegian oil tanker Mega Borg experienced an explosion in its pump room approximately 57 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas, leading to a fire and oil spill. The incident resulted in the loss of at least two crew members and the release of an estimated 4.6 million gallons of light crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico over the following seven days. The spill prompted extensive cleanup efforts, including the use of bioremediation techniques, and raised concerns about potential environmental impacts on the Gulf's ecosystem. source: washingtonpost.com
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