The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which commenced on April 20, 2010, is considered the largest marine oil spill in history, discharging approximately 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico due to an explosion linked to cement failure at the rig's well. The disaster not only caused significant human casualties, including the deaths of 11 workers, but also had dire environmental effects, decimating marine wildlife and impacting local economies reliant on fishing and tourism, resulting in over $13 billion in claims. The spill also poses ongoing health risks to nearby communities, particularly vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children.
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