Lakeview Gusher

USA / California / Maricopa /

historic landmark, oil/gas well

The largest oil gusher ever in the United States and largest single oil spill in history. Blew out March 14, 1910 and produced an estimated 9 million barrels before it caved in on itself 18 months later.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakeview_Gusher

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Coordinates: 35°5'29"N 119°24'4"W

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