Explore the Depths of Heroism and Resilience: Your Deepwater Horizon Fan Hub
A gripping tale of courage unfolds as heroes battle a catastrophic oil rig blowout, facing fire, chaos, and the unforgiving sea. Their resilience shines amidst disaster, highlighting human spirit against nature's fury. Survival against the odds!
Deepwater Horizon Trivia
What year did the Deepwater Horizon oil spill occur? (Advanced)
#1: 2005
#2: 2010
#3: 2012
#4: 2008
What was the name of the company that operated the Deepwater Horizon rig? (Hard)
#1: Transocean
#2: Halliburton
#3: BP
#4: Anadarko
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Deepwater Horizon Fun Facts
The Deepwater Horizon rig had a unique feature known as a drilling mud system, which used a mixture of water, clay, and other additives to cool the drill bit and maintain pressure, playing a crucial role in preventing blowouts.
The Deepwater Horizon was initially built for a different purpose and was originally named the Global Purveyor before being repurposed for drilling in deepwater.
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