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Which city is Piper Alpha located near?
Which city is Piper Alpha located near?
- London
- Glasgow
- Aberdeen (correct)
- Edinburgh
How many workers did Piper Alpha support?
How many workers did Piper Alpha support?
- 300
- 100
- 200 (correct)
- 400
When did the disaster on Piper Alpha occur?
When did the disaster on Piper Alpha occur?
- August 16th, 1988
- July 16th, 1988
- August 6th, 1988
- July 6th, 1988 (correct)
What caused the disaster on Piper Alpha?
What caused the disaster on Piper Alpha?
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How many men perished in the disaster on Piper Alpha?
How many men perished in the disaster on Piper Alpha?
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Which of the following is true about Piper Alpha?
Which of the following is true about Piper Alpha?
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How many workers were supported by Piper Alpha?
How many workers were supported by Piper Alpha?
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What happened to Piper Alpha on July 6th, 1988?
What happened to Piper Alpha on July 6th, 1988?
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How many men lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster?
How many men lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster?
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What is the height of the entire structure of Piper Alpha?
What is the height of the entire structure of Piper Alpha?
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Study Notes
Piper Alpha Overview
- Located near the city of Aberdeen, Scotland.
- Supported approximately 226 workers on the platform.
Disaster Details
- The Piper Alpha disaster occurred on July 6, 1988.
- The disaster was caused by a severe gas leak resulting from inadequate safety measures and maintenance failures.
Casualties
- A total of 167 men lost their lives in the disaster.
Structure
- The entire structure of Piper Alpha was a towering height of 90 meters (approximately 295 feet).
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