Lakeview Gusher, Oil gusher in the United States of America
The Lakeview Gusher was the largest accidental oil spill in California's history.
In 1910, the gusher spewed an estimated 9 million barrels of crude oil over 18 months.
It became an iconic symbol of the early 20th-century California oil boom.
Considered a California Historical Landmark, important for understanding the state's development.
The site marks a significant event in the American petroleum industry.
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