Asked to name the last major oil tanker spill, most British Columbians can at least summon the Exxon Valdez.
That spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1989 – 10.8 million gallons (257,000 bbls) – was small compared to other spills around the world. It does not rank among the top 10, or even top 30 worst oil spills.
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