The Church Rock uranium mill spill occurred on July 16, 1979, near Church Rock, New Mexico, in the United States. It is considered one of the most significant nuclear accidents in U.S. history in terms of environmental impact. The incident happened when a tailings pond at the United Nuclear Corporation's uranium mill breached its dam, releasing approximately 94 million gallons of toxic liquid and radioactive waste into the surrounding area.
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