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Kuwaiti Oil Fires: Environmental Impact and Aftermath

Kuwaiti Oil Fires: Environmental Impact and Aftermath In 1991, the world witnessed one of the most dramatic man-made environmental disasters in history. As Iraqi military forces retreated...

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Khark 5 Oil Spill: The 1989 Maritime Disaster

Khark 5 Oil Spill: The 1989 Maritime Disaster In December 1989, the maritime world witnessed a critical environmental crisis when the tanker Khark 5 suffered a catastrophic hull failure. ...

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