History's 10 worst oil disasters

POSTED: 9:17 AM Apr 12 2012   UPDATED: 10:37 AM Feb 25 2013
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As BP's Gulf oil spill trial begins, take a look back at history's worst oil disasters.

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As BP's trial for the 2010 Gulf oil spill begins, take a look back at history's worst oil disasters, as compiled by CNBC.

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