November 12, 2007: Russian environmental specialists are fearing an environmental disaster following an oil tanker spill in the Black Sea. Three ships carrying 6,500 tons of sulfur also sank in a storm powered by 70mph winds, that produced 18ft waves.
Fast Facts:
- The Volganeft-139 tanker was designed for river transport, and was not built to withstand a major storm
- 2,000 tonnes of fuel flowed into the water
- Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov to oversee recovery operations
Black Sea Tanker Spill Blogs and Commentaries
GIS Sites: Black Sea Oil Tanker Sinks, Spills 1,000's Gallons Of Fuel
The Hot Joints: Breaking News and Opinion
The Conservation Report: FUEL SPILL - Several recent worldwide fuel spills impact the environment significantly
Twenty-Four Hour Tour Guide: Oil Spill
The Huffington Post: Experts Call Major Russian Oil Spill An "Ecological Catastrophe"
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