9 of the Biggest Oil Spills in History: Quick Facts

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Map of the Gulf of Mexico showing the location of BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig and the approximate extent of the oil spill, which spreads outward from the rig toward the northern Gulf coast. The map highlights affected coastal areas in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, with red lines marking where oil was found onshore. Major ocean currents such as the Loop Current and a detached eddy are also indicated.

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