Oil Spill And Its Effect On Human And Environment

ABSTRACTAn oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially marine areas, due to human activity, and it is a form of pollution. The effect of oil spills does not only occur in water and soil, it also has effect on the vegetation, ecosystem damage, on agriculture, man and the entire environment. It is pertinent to know that the first noticeable effect of oil spill across the surface of any land in an area is likely to be upon vegetation. Oil spill effects are usually pronounced on the soil flora and fauna as well as the soil structure. The general effe…