Another oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico

Another oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico

 

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An offshore oil platform explodes in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Louisiana coast.Fire engulfed the offshore platform and massive plumes of gray smoke billowed into the sky. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

 

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13 workers from the offshore oil platform wait for rescue after they jumped into the sea. All 13 crew members are rescued, September 2, 2010. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

 

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Boats are seen spraying water on an oil and gas platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, September 2, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)