oil spill is a serious environmental problem throughout the world. which property of oil and water make it a cause of concern? how does it affect aquatic animals especially birds?
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Oil spills that happen in rivers, bays and the ocean most often are caused by accidents involving tankers, barges, pipelines, refineries, drilling rigs and storage facilities, but also occur from recreational boats and in marinas.
Spills can be caused by:
people making mistakes or being careless
equipment breaking down
natural disasters such as hurricanes, storm surge or high winds
deliberate acts by terrorists, acts of war, vandals or illegal dumping.
Most oils float on the oceans’ saltwater or freshwater from rivers and lakes. Oil usually spreads out rapidly across the water’s surface to form a thin oil slick. As the oil continues spreading, the slick becomes thinner and thinner, finally becoming a very thin sheen, which often looks like a rainbow. (In rare cases, very heavy oil can sometimes sink.)
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