What Causes Deadly Oil Rig Blowouts? 😨💥 This is an oil rig blowout — one of the most dangerous disasters in drilling operations. It happens when underground oil or gas bursts to the surface due to uncontrolled pressure inside the well. 🌋 Normally, drilling mud and a blowout preventer (BOP) keep the pressure in check. But if the mud is too light, equipment fails, or warning signs are ignored, pressure builds until it violently erupts — spewing oil, gas, and flames into the air. Such explosions