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Record 1 2022-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Water Pollution
  • Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
CONT

Mechanical containment is used to capture and store the spilled oil until it can be disposed of properly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Pollution de l'eau
  • Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
DEF

Utilisation d'une barrière physique pour isoler une nappe d'hydrocarbure ou limiter son extension à la surface de l'eau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
  • Contaminación del agua
  • Extracción de petróleo y gas natural
CONT

Los derrames de petróleo pueden controlarse parcialmente mediante dispersión química, combustión, confinamiento mecánico y adsorción, y tienen efectos destructivos en los ecosistemas costeros.

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