The USS Arizona, a battleship that sank during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, continues to leak fuel nearly 84 years after the event. Located at the bottom of the harbor, the ship still holds about two million liters of fuel, which escapes through cracks in its corroded hull at a rate of 2 to 9 liters per day. This slow but steady leak has continued without signs of slowing down, as confirmed by scientific monitoring efforts in 2016 and 2018. The leaking fuel, estimated at nearly half a million gallons, has been escaping drop by drop for more than eight decades. The mechanism behind the leak is due to the ship’s metal hull, which has eroded over time from being submerged in saltwater. This erosion has created tiny cracks through which the fuel, which is lighter than water, slowly rises to the surface. The fuel is identical to what was used by the U.S. Navy in the 1940s and contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons—chemicals known for their long-lasting presence in the environment and potential harm to marine life. The U.S. Navy and the National Park Service, which manage the site, have decided not to attempt to pump out the remaining fuel. They believe such an operation could further destabilize the wreck and lead to a much larger and uncontrollable environmental disaster. Instead, they monitor the site regularly to track the leak and its impact on the surrounding ecosystem. For many residents and veterans, the ongoing leak has taken on a symbolic meaning. It is often seen as a way for the ship to "weep" for the lives lost during the attack, as if the USS Arizona refuses to let time erase the memory of the tragedy. The site is a place of remembrance, welcoming over two million visitors each year who come to pay their respects at this open-air underwater memorial.