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Devastating image reveals how oil spill washed away an entire island

Satellite images have revealed that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 caused significant erosion of Louisiana's coastline. The spill killed marsh grass that held the shoreline together, leading to increased erosion compared to the impact of Hurricane Katrina. The oil that remained in the soil further exacerbated the problem, resulting in ongoing shoreline disappearance during storms. The spill highlights the need to move away from the oil industry.