The phrase evokes a sense of impending crisis, specifically referencing the 1989 oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. It suggests an unavoidable and catastrophic event looming large, similar to the tanker’s... Read more »
The 1989 grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Prince William Sound, Alaska, resulted in the release of millions of gallons of crude oil, devastating the delicate ecosystem. This incident, often referred to... Read more »
The grounding of the oil tanker Exxon Valdez in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 24, 1989, resulted in the release of approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil into the pristine... Read more »