Unraveling the Deepwater Horizon Disaster: The Chain of Events Behind the Explosion and How the Oil Spill Was Finally Contained
New Orleans, Louisiana — The catastrophic Deepwater Horizon explosion, which occurred on April 20, 2010, remains one of the most significant environmental disasters in U.S. history. Sparked by a blowout on the offshore drilling rig, the incident released millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, causing widespread destruction to marine life and coastal communities. An exploration into the causes of the explosion and the subsequent response highlights critical lessons in safety, regulation, …