One example of a disaster with a significant ecological impact is the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. The explosion of the oil rig released millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, causing widespread damage to marine life and coastal ecosystems. The spill contaminated beaches, marshes, and wetlands, leading to the deaths of thousands of birds, fish, and other wildlife. The long-term effects of the disaster are still being felt, as some species have yet to fully recover from the environmental damage caused by the oil spill.
