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An Iranian oil tanker is in danger of exploding and sinking after colliding with a Chinese freight vessel off China’s east coast. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta The oil tanker was transporting 150,000 tons, or nearly 1 million barrels, of oil to South Korea. Chinese rescue teams are attempting to control the blaze. The remains of one crew member have been found, and 31 are still missing. It's unclear how much oil has leaked into the sea, or what the potential environmental impacts will be. Read "Why the Oil Tanker Explosion Would Be Such a Huge Disaster." https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/01/oil-tanker-sanchi-accident-china-condensate-explosion-spd/ Watch: Oil Tanker on Fire After Collision in East China Sea | National Geographic https://youtu.be/muRAk090gzQ National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo