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Oil spill

Sudden, localised release of petroleum into the environment. In the case of major spillages, the quantities greatly exceed what the local environment is able to assimilate without resulting in damages.

Sudden, localised release of petroleum into the environment. In the case of major spillages, the quantities greatly exceed what the local environment is able to assimilate without resulting in damages.

Last update on 23/04/2014
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