Deepwater Horizon Incident

The Deepwater Horizon incident, which occurred in April 2010, was a catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It began with an offshore drilling rig explosion, leading to a massive underwater oil leak that lasted 87 days, releasing millions of barrels of oil into the ocean. The disaster caused extensive environmental damage, killing marine life, harming coastal economies, and resulting in significant legal and financial repercussions for BP, the operating company. The incident highlighted serious safety and regulatory issues in the oil industry, prompting changes in environmental policies and disaster response strategies.