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Written by Michael Ray
The Perils of Industry: 10 Notable Accidents and Catastrophes
Written by Michael Ray

The Perils of Industry: 10 Notable Accidents and Catastrophes
Bhopal
Deepwater Horizon oil spill: controlled burn [credit: EPA]
Deepwater Horizon oil spill: controlled burncredit: EPA
The fires of industry have long been stoked with sweat and toil. But often, they claim an even higher human price. Britannica examines 10 of the world’s worst industrial disasters.

This list is adapted from a Britannica Blog post.
Bhopal
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