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disaster > human-made disaster > oil disaster

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oil disaster  

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  • The disaster caused by the dumping and accidental spillage of oil into waterways from ships and land-based or offshore installations. Oil pollution may destroy or damage aquatic life and wildlife such as birds, contaminate water supplies and create fire hazards.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5831

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