Hawaii’s USS Arizona is still leaking oil more than 80 years after Pearl Harbour; researchers found its chemical makeup varies by leak point, with an estimated 600,000 gallons still aboard
A recent study reveals that the USS Arizona continues to leak oil more than 80 years after its sinking, with unique chemical compositions at various leak points and an estimated 600,000 gallons of oil remaining onboard. This research prompts critical considerations for managing other WWII shipwrecks.