Concept: oil disaster in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5831
Preferred label oil disaster
Definition The disaster caused by the dumping and accidental spillage of oil into waterways from ships and land-based or offshore installations. Oil pollution may destroy or damage aquatic life and wildlife such as birds, contaminate water supplies and create fire hazards.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
Not Accepted Date
Alternative label
  • oljekatastrof [sv]
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