On this day in 1989, an Exxon supertanker crashes, causing an oil spill which is now considered to be one of the worst in U.S. history. The supertanker, known as the Exxon Valdez, was owned and operated by the Exxon Corporation when it crashed on a reef in southern Alaska. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
March 24th, 2025, 03:18 pm
Arizona's Morning News
An Exxon supertanker crashes causing an oil spill on this day
00:00
2m
Published March 24th, 2025, 03:18 pm
Description
On this day in 1989, an Exxon supertanker crashes, causing an oil spill which is now considered to be one of the worst in U.S. history. The supertanker, known as the Exxon Valdez, was owned and operated by the Exxon Corporation when it crashed on a reef in southern Alaska. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Share
Arizona's Morning News
Start your morning off right with Arizona's Morning News. You'll be informed with the very latest on what's going on in the Valley, Arizona, nation and throughout the world. Jim Sharpe is a native Arizonan. LaDona Harvey brings decades of experience.
