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Fast Facts
Date
6/3/1979
Culprit
Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex)
Location
Gulf of Mexico
Site
Ixtoc I Well
Cause
Explosion on rig
Motive
Accidental
Estimated Disaster Amount
3.5 million barrels
Largest Reported Slick
60 miles x 70 miles
Estimated Cost