A Giant Molasses Spill Is One Of The Worst Marine Disasters In Hawaii's History

September 13, 2013

Local scientists are saying that a giant molasses spill in Honolulu has quickly become one of the worst marine disasters in Hawaiian history.

The spill was caused by a corroded pipe that transported the molasses from storage thanks to ships. NPR says 233,000 gallons of molasses were spilled into the harbor on Monday before the leak was stopped on Tuesday.

Read more: