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Mississippi River Plume Played Role in BP Oil Spill
The Mississippi River plume played a significant role in the the transportation of oil following the 2009 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a new study, which suggests the complex circulation of the river plume was directly connected to the outcome of the disaster.
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