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The Piper Alpha Tragedy

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Which city is Piper Alpha located near?

London

Glasgow

Aberdeen (correct)

Edinburgh

How many workers did Piper Alpha support?

300

100

200 (correct)

400

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?

Explosion Signup and view all the answers

How many men perished in the disaster on Piper Alpha?

167 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about Piper Alpha?

It is an oil platform in the North Sea Signup and view all the answers

How many workers were supported by Piper Alpha?

200 Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Piper Alpha on July 6th, 1988?

It caught fire and exploded Signup and view all the answers

How many men lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster?

167 Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the entire structure of Piper Alpha?

230 meters Signup and view all the answers

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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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Quiz: Discover the Tragic Events of Piper Alpha Test your knowledge on the catastrophic events that unfolded on Piper Alpha, one of the most productive oil platforms in the North Sea. Explore the causes behind the disastrous incident that claimed the lives of 167 men in just one hour and 30 minutes. Uncover the sequence of events that led to this devastating tragedy using cutting-edge computer technology.