2022 Callao oil spill, Oil spill in Peru
The 2022 Callao oil spill caused extensive environmental damage off the coast of Peru.
This disaster happened on January 15, 2022 due to the volcanic eruption in Tonga.
The local communities' livelihoods, heavily reliant on fishing, were severely affected.
Cleanup efforts are ongoing with significant international attention.
The spill spread across 21 beaches and is one of the worst ecological disasters in Peru's history.
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August 31, 2026 12:26
