What happened when the oil tanker Exxon Valdez struck a reef on the Alaskan coast?

When the Exxon Valdez struck a reef in 1989, its hull was damaged and oil poured into the surrounding waters. Millions of gallons spilled, causing a major environmental disaster along the Alaskan coast. Therefore, the correct choice is “Millions of gallons of oil spilled.”

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