Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, also referred to as the BP oil spill, was an industrial disaster that began in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010.
It is considered the largest marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry, estimated to have spilled 4.9 million barrels of oil over a period of 87 days.
The disaster had significant effects on local economies and environments, influencing American policies toward offshore drilling.
Efforts were undertaken to mitigate the damage and clean the ocean and beaches.
BP has allocated over $65 billion for fines, settlements, and clean-up.
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