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Map showing the Persian Gulf and the countries that surround it. The Gulf War oil spill, or the "Persian Gulf Oil Spill" was one of the largest oil spills in history, resulting from the Gulf War in 1991. [1] In January 1991, Iraqi forces began dumping oil into the Persian Gulf to stop a U.S. coalition-led water landing on their shores.
This is a reverse-chronological list of oil spills that have occurred throughout the world and spill(s) that are currently ongoing. Quantities are measured in tonnes of crude oil with one tonne roughly equal to 308 US gallons , 256 Imperial gallons , 7.33 barrels , or 1165 litres .
Furthermore, the Sea Island Terminal oil spill on January 25, 1991, off the Saudi coast, was estimated to cover a stretch of approximately 10–15 miles during the Gulf War ceasefire. [15] Environmental Destruction in the 1991 Gulf War second major oil slick occurred off the Kuwaiti-Saudi coast, also originating from the Mina al Bakr offshore ...
A separate spill occurred when Iraqi helicopters attacked a nearby platform in March 1983. The rig well was capped in May 1985. Nine men were killed during the capping. Approximately 733,000 barrels (100,000 tonnes) of oil were spilled because of this incident. [2] Overall, 80 million gallons (about 236,000 tonnes) of oil were spilled. [5]
Kashmiri kahwah is made by boiling green tea leaves with local saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and occasionally Kashmiri roses. It is generally served with sugar or honey and crushed nuts, usually almonds or walnuts. Some varieties are made as a herbal infusion only—without the green tea leaves.
Kashmiri black cumin. Kashmiri saffron is known for its aroma, colour, and medicinal value. [187] The saffron of Pampore town is considered to be of superior quality with 8.72% crocin content as compared to the Iranian variety which contains 6.82%. [187] In May 2020, Kashmiri saffron was given a geographical indication tag. [187]
The spice saffron fetches huge sums of money, but is hard to grow and Indian production is falling.
Oil spills in South Africa (7 P) U. Oil spills in the United Kingdom (9 P) Oil spills in the United States (2 C, 45 P) This page was last edited on 14 January 2023 ...