The Worst Oil Rig Explosion in History | Piper Alpha Disaster
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The Worst Oil Rig Explosion in History | Piper Alpha Disaster
The oil industry’s worst nightmare came true on July 6, 1988. The Piper Alpha oil platform suffered a catastrophic explosion, leaving most workers trapped in an inferno at sea. This disaster led to major changes in offshore safety - but what really caused it? Let’s investigate.
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