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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

$225 million