Nearly 25 years later, the lessons of the exxon valdez continue to resonate. The exxon valdez oil spill environmental disasters facts on file leacock, elspeth on. Bps pr blunders mirror exxons, appear destined for record book. Until the bp spill, the exxon valdez accident ranked the largest u. Exxon valdez oil spill resources alaska state archives. From board games to cookbooks, how the exxon valdez oil. From board games to cookbooks, how the exxon valdez oil spill. Oil spill is a nonfiction book, that is all about oil spills. The oil spill disaster that occurred when the exxon valdez ran aground has become part of the iconography of ecological disaster. In march of 1989, the exxon valdez oil tanker ran aground on bligh reef in prince william sound, alaska. In 2009, the council produced a comprehensive oral history of the exxon valdez oil spill, published on march 24, the 20th anniversary of the spill. Go back to the exxon valdez oil spill overview page. The exxon valdez oil spill environmental disasters facts on file. In march 1989, the exxon valdez spilled approximately 11 million gallons of oil when it ran aground in one of the largest oil spills in the history of the united states.
At exxonmobil, we are committed to safeguarding the security and health of our employees, those involved with our operations, our customers and the public. Scott sterling came to alaska in 1976 as a surveyor with the u. Exxon valdez oil spill simple english wikipedia, the. July 22, 2015 big oil spills, those of the magnitude which happen only once every few decades, often leave a legacy of sorts. Digital branch of the university of alaska fairbanks oral. Its port facilities were greatly enlarged in the mid1970s. This book details the timeline of the oil spill, examining reasons for the accident, the inefficient system that impeded cleanup efforts, and the effects of the extensive spill. The council consists of three state and three federal trustees or their designees. The 1989 valdez accident was one of the lowest points in exxonmobils long history. It is considered the worst oil spill worldwide in terms of damage to the environment. Betrayal and courage in the wake of the exxon valdez oil spill, which may 2, 2010 presidential remarks on gulf oil spill. The valdez spill is the second largest in us waters, after the 2010.
The plan uses civil settlement funds from the exxon valdez oil spill litigation for research, restoration, habitat protection and other specified needs. Among the oil spills occurred in the last five decades, exxon valdez oil spill remains a prominent one. Featuring such disasters as the wreck of the nowfamous fishing boat the andrea gail during the perfect storm, the nuclear meltdown at three mile island, and the exxon valdez oil spill, this new rosen central series is perfect for use as six highinterest books sure to intrigue your students nothing captures the interest of readers like tales of heroism and tragedy. This book synthesizes previously confidential data only recently released by the u. In the case of the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill, which dumped roughly 11 million gallons of crude oil into alaskas prince william sound, that legacy took many forms. Nearly 11,000,000 gallons of crude oil were dispersed when the exxon valdez ran aground, polluting 1,300 miles of alaskan shoreline and causing the extermination of much native wildlife. Exxon valdez oil spill, massive oil spill that occurred on march 24, 1989, in prince william sound, alaska. Exxon initially directed most of the blame at the captain, joseph hazelwood, but multiple subsequent legal judgments found exxon now exxonmobil at fault. Silence in the sound aftermath of exxon valdez oil spill. The exxon valdez was constructed in 1986 and was the largest ship ever built on the west coast of the united states. During the twenty years before the exxon valdez oil spill, as i trained to become a marine toxicologist, laws were passed to protect air and water quality, worker safety, and public health and welfare. In 1989, the world witnessed one of the worst environmental disasters in history. The exxon baton rouge smaller ship on left attempts to offload crude oil from the exxon valdez after the valdez ran aground in prince william sound near valdez, alaska, on march 26, 1989. It goes on to describe different ways that oil spills can occur.
It is considered to be one of the most annihilating humancaused environmental catastrophes. The exxon valdez oil spill environmental disasters facts. The exxon valdez oil spill by peter benoit, paperback. Joseph jeffrey hazelwood born september 24, 1946 is an american sailor. An eighteen foot wide hole was ripped into the hull, and 10. Among the measures taken to improve oilspill prevention. Exxon valdez oil spill simple english wikipedia, the free. The work of the exxon valdez oil spill trustee council approx. Back then the science focused only on part of crude oil, the light ends that easily dissolved into water or evaporated into air. Dec 09, 20 in 1989, a tanker ran aground off the coast of alaska, causing one of the worst oil spills in united states history. How much oil did the exxon valdez spill into prince william sound. Heartstopping disasters from ships torn apart by icebergs to planes bursting into flames under mysterious circumstances and fiery volcanoes wiping out entire villages, these titles tackle truelife tales of manmade and natural disasters that enthrall and bewilder readers of all ages. More than 30 million gallons of crude oil were spilled, affecting the community and livelihood of the people of prince william sound. In the aftermath of the exxon valdez accident, exxonmobil redoubled its longtime commitment to safeguard the environment, employees and operating communities worldwide.
Maps, a timeline, photosand the challenges of oil cleanup. Ingratefulrecognitionofyearsofservicetothe petroleumindustrythroughtirelesseffortsto improveresponsetechnologyandminimize environmentalimpacts,thiseditionofthe. Betrayal and courage in the wake of the exxon valdez oil spill. Oct 02, 2019 among the oil spills occurred in the last five decades, exxon valdez oil spill remains a prominent one. Bps pr blunders mirror exxons, appear destined for. How a massive oil spill triggered an environmental catastrophe captured science history only 17 left in stock more on the way. The exxon valdez oil tanker spill march 24, 1989, blackened hundreds of miles of coastline in alaskas prince william sound, devasting wildlife and altering lives in. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dnr manages the exxon valdez oil spill trustee councils habitat protection program as the trustees continue to implement the 1994 restoration plan. Fate and effects in alaskan waters astm stp 1219 issue 1219 of astm special technical publication, american society for testing and materials, issn 00660558 volume 1219 of astm, stp volume 1219 of american society for testing and materials. A book about the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill won the western writers of america 2015 spur award in the best western contemporary nonfiction category. The book centers on his story and gives voice to the 10,000 fishermen who struggled to hold exxon accountable in the wake of the spill.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading silence in the sound aftermath of exxon valdez oil spill book 1. Twenty years after the exxon valdez ran aground on bligh reef, sixtytwo men and. Anchorage, alaska joe hazelwood, captain of the doomed oil tanker exxon valdez, is offering a very heartfelt apology to alaskans for the disastrous 1989 oil spill in prince william sound. Exxon valdez book wins western writers award wsu insider. Oil spill animated short film 2014 global awareness.
He was the city of cordovas attorney during the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill, and later worked as an attorney for the state of alaska. In the case of the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill, which dumped roughly 11 million gallons of crude oil into alaskas prince william sound, that legacy took many forms legislative, ecological, and even culturalyes, that extends to pop culture too. List of books and articles about exxon valdez oil spill. Cleanup efforts ensued, but much wildlife was killed or endangered as a result of the environmental disaster. This book, 288 pages in length, features interviews with over 60 people who experienced the spill firsthand. Coast guard and exxon responders and others trying to control the effects of the huge oil slick used noaas predictions of the spilled oils trajectory in prince william sound. The exxon valdez oil spill occurred in prince william sound, alaska, march 24, 1989, when exxon valdez, an oil tanker owned by exxon shipping company, bound for long beach, california, struck prince william sounds bligh reef, 1. This book details the timeline of the oil spill, examining reasons for the accident, the inefficient system that impeded cleanup efforts, and the effects of the extensive spill on the pristine environment of prince william. At the time of the disaster, the ship carried 53,094,510 u. This book, 288 pages in length, features interviews with. Bps spill has already eclipsed that record, and no one knows just how bad this disaster will become. Remembering the exxon valdez oil spill the atlantic. Jun 10, 2010 until the bp spill, the exxon valdez accident ranked the largest u.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book recalls exxon valdez tragedy 25 years later wsu. The book brings to life the personal and environmental consequences of this disaster, while tracing the regulatory and. Approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil were spilled covering an area of 460 miles from bligh reef to the village of chignik, impacting 1,300 miles of alaskan coastline and killing countless animals with. Mar 24, 2014 the exxon baton rouge smaller ship on left attempts to offload crude oil from the exxon valdez after the valdez ran aground in prince william sound near valdez, alaska, on march 26, 1989. Personal stories from the exxon valdez disaster stan jones, sharon bushell, ellen wheat on.
Links to digital resources and descriptions provided by the alaska state archives. The tanker carried crude oil from alaska to oil refineries on the west coast of the united states. Oil spill animated short film 2014 global awareness youtube. Changes exxonmobil has made to prevent another accident like valdez. He graduated from the university of alaska fairbanks in 1984, and then from the university of arizona college of law in 1986. Chapter 1 the spill the exxon valdez was a supertanker, an enormous ship that can carry millions of gallons of oil. Exxon valdez oil spill disaster biology essay freebooksummary.
As americans seek to balance increasing energy demands and environmental preservation, the exxon valdez oil spill of 25 years ago is examined in the newest release from washington state university press, red light to starboard. Her book is a scathing indictment of exxons takenoprisoners legal roadblocks. An oil tanker, the exxon valdez, hit a reef in prince william sound, alaska. Offers a look at the exxon valdez oil spill, discusses the controversies surrounding it, and presents personal narratives of the event. Bps spill has already eclipsed that record, and no. Marybeth holleman says 25 years after the exxon valdez oil spill, its toxic effects remain. Latinautor, latinautor umpg, solar music rights management. Oil spill trustee council evostc is one of the eight founding partners of the alaska resources library and information services arlis and has entrusted arlis with its extensive collection of materials on the. She enumerates the full horror of the spills aftermath. He was the captain of exxon valdez during its 1989 oil spill.
May 21, 2012 how the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill occur. The book starts off by talking about the awful oil spill from the exxon valdez tanker ship. Phillip margulies discusses the factors and events that led to the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill in prince william sound, alaska, the cleanup effort afterwards, and the longterm consequences of the disaster. The item 20 years later exxon valdez oil spill represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. The exxon valdez oil spill was a shipping accident that happened off the coast of the united states on march 24, 1989.
The exxon valdez oil spill occurred in prince william sound, alaska, on march 24, 1989, when the exxon valdez, an oil oiler edge for long beach, california, struck prince william sound s bligh reef and spilled 260,000 to 750,000 barrels. Mar 31, 2019 the exxon valdez oil tanker spill march 24, 1989, blackened hundreds of miles of coastline in alaskas prince william sound, devasting wildlife and altering lives in fishing communities for. Astm special technical publication volume 1219 of stp astm. Surprising true facts that will shock and amaze you. Environmentalists, administrators, and representatives from exxon and alaska discuss exxons efforts to clean up the valdez, alaska oil spill one year after the disaster. The valdez oil tanker smashed into alaskas prince william sound reef and disgorged nearly 11 million gallons of petroleum. Twenty years after the exxon valdez ran aground on bligh reef, sixtytwo men and women share personal stories of what they saw. Find out in this incredibly informative amateur film. The story of the exxon valdez mcgraw hill education. We believe the answer lies in three uncompromising pursuits. Primary source materials related to the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill disaster.
Mar 17, 2020 exxon valdez oil spill, massive oil spill that occurred on march 24, 1989, in prince william sound, alaska. Recovery status and current restoration efforts approx. The exxon valdez oil spill a true book paperback march 1, 2011 by peter benoit author visit amazons peter benoit page. In the accident that took place almost 30 years ago, over 11 million gallons of crude oil was released into the waters of the gulf of alaska, hurting the ecosystem badly as it killed hundreds of thousands of species. Silence in the sound aftermath of exxon valdez oil spill book 1 kindle edition by savage, merle, neal, john. As a result of the subsequent monetary settlements, an organization called the exxon valdez oil spill trustee council evostc was created to oversee research on the oil spill.
He was accused of being intoxicated which contributed to the disaster, but was cleared of this charge at his 1990 trial after witnesses testified that he was sober around the time of the accident. Since oil spills are very bad for our oceans and oceanic wildlife, the book talks about ways to help contain and clean up the. In 1989, a tanker ran aground off the coast of alaska, causing one of the worst oil spills in united states history. Personal stories behind exxon valdez spill in book red. While the exxon valdez spill was an unfortunate incident, it provided a necessary impetus to reexamine the state of oil spill prevention, response, and cleanup. Valdez is the southern terminus of the transalaskan oil pipeline, built in the 1970s, that originates in prudhoe bay. Captain of exxon valdez offers heartfelt apology for 89.
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