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October 6, 2020

Scientists Warn of Ecological Disaster in Eastern Russia After Apparent Chemical Spill
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In eastern Russia, marine biologists are warning of an ecological
catastrophe after scores of dead seals and other marine animals washed
ashore over the weekend in the Kamchatka Peninsula. Several surfers
reported the water had a foul odor and unnatural color and left them
with chemical burns to their eyes. The cause of the apparent chemical
spill has not been confirmed, but some say rocket fuel stored in the
area's military testing grounds may have leaked.


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