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Oil spill
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the accidental release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, typically in bodies of water, causing environmental damage and harm to wildlife
oil spill
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The oil spill had disastrous effects on marine life and coastal ecosystems.
Oil spills from tankers polluted oceans until preventative measures were put in place.
The oil spill released toxic substances into the ocean.
Environmental dislocation followed the oil spill, affecting marine life and coastal ecosystems.
The oil spill caused widespread pollution of the ocean, harming marine life.
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