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\nIn 1993, a tanker experienced a major oil spill off the Shetland Islands. Despite efforts to contain the spill, severe weather conditions and the ship's structural damage led to the oil spreading uncontrollably. The spill threatened the...\nIn 1993, a tanker experienced a major oil spill off the Shetland Islands. Despite efforts to contain the spill, severe weather conditions and the ship's structural damage led to the oil spreading uncontrollably. The spill threatened the region's fishing industry, but the light nature of the oil and strong storm activity helped disperse the slick, mitigating the potential catastrophic impact.\n
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2:33
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Pre-K - Higher Ed
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2009
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in short, episode 54, oil spill, spill, larger, brayer, ship, crude, aircraft, dispersant, broken, back, slick, storm
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