On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez, an oil supertanker, struck Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, leading to a catastrophic spill of approximately 240,000 barrels of crude oil. This incident is regarded as the second largest oil spill in U.S. waters, following the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010. The spill's remote location complicated response efforts, as the area is only accessible by helicopter, boat, or air. As a result, over 1,300 miles of coastline were impacted, with severe effects on local wildlife, including salmon and sea otters.
On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez supertanker ran aground in Prince William Sound, resulting in one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill caused extensive ecological damage and highlighted the vulnerabilities of remote areas when responding to oil disasters.
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