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History's 10 worst oil disasters

Published On: Apr 12 2012 11:17:07 AM CDT   Updated On: Feb 25 2013 12:37:05 PM CST

As BP's Gulf oil spill trial begins, take a look back at history's worst oil disasters.

Castillo de Bellver oil spill 1983
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8. Castillo de Bellver (79 million gallons) -- On August 6, 1983, a fire broke out aboard the Spanish tanker Castillo de Bellver, causing a massive explosion and oil spill off the coast of South Africa.

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