More than 20% of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and almost all of Qatar’s drinking water production originate from three industrial sites on Qatar’s eastern coast. They are all vulnerable to oil spills, and this vulnerability remains largel
Oil spillsRandom forestOceanographic parametersEastern MediterraneanSAR dataThe eastern Mediterranean region is a vital hub for oil transportation and production because of its strategic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa. But its unique attributes, including narrow shipping routes, heavy marine ...
Effects of Oil Spills Oil spills are damaging in a variety of ways. There are some effects of oil spills which are: When oil spills occur in the ocean, the oil does not mix with the water and it spreads on the surface. Because of the thick layer present in the ocean which is also ...
oil spills are not limited to explosions on oil rigs and leaks on major pipelines. If oil leaks from motor vehicles, home oil tanks or other sources, it is also considered a spill. Even on land, this oil drains into waterways and eventually makes its’ way to lakes, the ocean and coast...
Oil wastes that enter the ocean come from many sources, some being accidental spills or leaks, and some being the results of chronic and careless habits in the use of oil and oil products. Most waste oil in the ocean consists of oily stormwater drainage from cities and farms, untreated ...
To address the gap in current knowledge, we conducted cross-sectional and prospective analyses of data from adults who participated in the Health Effects of the Hebei Spirit Oil Spill study. To assess chemical exposure from oil spills, we used indirect exposure indicators such as distance from ...
Ecotoxicological effects of (larger) oil spills have also been described in great detail, but as a consequence of the accidental nature of spills and the typical delay in detection, their early impacts are poorly documented. Dissolved and dispersed hydrocarbon concentrations in the seawater to which...
Over time, numerous researchers have examined the effects of these spills on the soil and created a variety of technologies for their remediation. This review article offers a deep analysis of the technologies used to clean up oil-contaminated soil, including bitumen, diesel, crude oil, petroleum...
The mismanagement of the practice has the potential to create environmental damage such as water contamination, radioactive spills, and increased seismic activity that could cost thousands in dollars in damage. Furthermore, the unintended consequences of fracking can have detrimental effects on the envir...
Oil spills can be partially controlled by chemical dispersion, combustion, mechanical containment, and adsorption. They have destructive effects on coastal ecosystems. In other words, the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially marine areas, due to human activity is ...