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Petroleum

Naturally occurring hydrocarbons, typically fluid or gas, often of economic use. Includes oil, natural gas, and asphaltic compounds found in tar sands and oil shales.

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Oil spills (11 items)

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USGS responds to Deepwater Horizon oil spill [More info]: Imagery, sampling information, and other data intended for use in assessing and remediating environmental problems related to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010
Use of Semipermeable Membrane Devices (SPMDs) in Petroleum Polluted Waters [More info]: Provides a brief discussion of issues surrounding the use and capabilities of SPMDs, which can be used in monitoring petroleum spills.

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