What caused the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon?

The explosion on the Deepwater Horizon was caused by a combination of factors, with the main cause being a failure in the blowout preventer (BOP) system. The BOP is a critical safety device designed to seal the well in case of a blowout, but in this case, it failed to prevent the release of high-pressure oil and gas. Inadequate maintenance and testing of the BOP, combined with design flaws and a lack of proper training for the crew, contributed to its failure. Additionally, the well's cementing process was poorly executed, resulting in a weak barrier that allowed oil and gas to escape. These factors, along with other operational and safety failures, ultimately led to the catastrophic explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig.

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