Exxon Valdez Oil Spill 1989 Archival Footage

This archival video documents the March 23, 1989 grounding of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker in Prince William Sound, Alaska. The incident released approximately 10.8 million gallons of crude oil, making it one of the largest environmental disasters in United States history.

The footage presents real-world coverage of the spill and its immediate aftermath, including contaminated shoreline, oil-covered waters, and response efforts. It reflects the visual record of the event as captured in the field and provides continuous, usable material for documentary, editorial, and research applications.

This full-length master preserves the original recording as captured. Sourced from field-recorded BetaSP videotape and delivered as a progressive ProRes 422 file, ready for immediate use in documentary, editorial, and research projects worldwide.

Specifications: ProRes 422, 720×480p, 29.97fps
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