Oil Rig Disaster Causes 10 Mile Spill by RELEVANT April 23, 2010 The fire that caused an oil rig to explode on Tuesday has resulted in a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, with a oil slick about 10 miles in diameter covering the ocean surface. Experts say it seems to heading north toward the shore … 2 Comments China Key to Emissions Cuts Previous Article Suddenly, 2010 Is 1890 Next Article