The fire aboard the Deepwater Horizon rig was caused by the uncontrollable flow of hydrocarbons from the beneath the rig floor, and from the goose-neck (flexible hose) on the derrick, coming in contact with an ignition source, which was most likely the engines which provide power to the rig.
More generally, a blow out does not necessarily cause fires on rigs. The blow out of the Macondo well happen very quickly and at very high rates of gas flow. An oil spill caused by a tanker or storage tanker accident would not normally create a fire.
Yes.
The BP oil spill is a result of a well blow out. But fires or explosions on a rig can lead to oil spills.
Yes, oil spills can catch on fire.
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Accidents happen, most oil spills are caused by even human mistake, earthquakes or some other force causing blowouts, leaks, pipeline corrosions and explosions.
There are several causes of landscape spoilage. A few examples are, landfills, oil spills, fires, sewage spills, littering, and composting.
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Oil spills in the ocean can cause animals to be harmed because they become coated with oil and so does their food.
There are several causes of landscape spoilage. A few examples are, landfills, oil spills, fires, sewage spills, littering, and composting.
The Kuwait Oil fires were likely the most environmentally damaging oil spills. It amounted to a total of at least 136,000 tons of crude oil spilled. It was the largest oil spill recorded yet.
Cracks in the hull
Many things, including wars, ship wrecks, and wells exploding are some of the few causes of oil spills.
They can if they go anywere near an oil tanker or an oil rig
yes.
Oil spills
Yes. More correctly, oil can catch fire if it is hot enough or there is an ignition source and there is sufficient oxygen. Interestingly, most oil spills are not accompanied by fires. Many spills are small, and quickly brought under control.