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Exxon Valdez
Exxon Valdez was the
original name of an oil
tanker owned by the former
Exxon Corporation. It gained
widespread infamy after the
March 24, 1989 oil spill in
which the tanker hit Prince
William Sound's Bligh Reef
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Petroleum geology
Petroleum geology refers to
the specific set of
geological disciplines that
are applied to the search
for hydrocarbons (oil
exploration). Petroleum
geology is principally
concerned with the
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1999 Izmit, Turkey Earthquake
The Izmit earthquake with a
magnitude of 7.4 which
lasted for 45 seconds killed
over 17,000 in northwestern
Turkey on 17 August 1999. ... > full story
Fossil fuel
Fossil fuels are
hydrocarbons, primarily
coal, fuel oil or natural
gas, formed from the remains
of dead plants and animals.
In common dialogue, the term
fossil fuel also includes
hydrocarbon-containing
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Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a major body of water bordered and nearly landlocked by North America. Because of the ever increasing amount of nitrogen and phosphates dissolved in the waters of the Gulf of ... > more -
Methyl tert-butyl ether
MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether) is a chemical compound that is manufactured by the chemical reaction of methanol and isobutylene. MTBE is produced in very large quantities (more than 200,000 ... > more -
Controlled burn
Prescribed or controlled burning is a technique sometimes used in forest management, farming, or prairie restoration. Fire is a natural part of both forest and grassland ecology and controlled fire ... > more -
Soil contamination
Soil contamination is the presence of man-made chemicals or other alteration to the natural soil environment. This type of contamination typically arises from rupture of underground storage tanks, ... > more -
Natural gas
Natural gas, commonly referred to as gas, is a gaseous fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane. It is found in oil fields and natural gas fields, as well as—in smaller quantities—in ... > more -
Filling station
A filling station, gas station or petrol station is a facility which sells fuel and lubricants for road motor vehicles. The most common fuels sold are gasoline (petrol) or diesel fuel. Some stations ... > more
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