On April 20, 2010, a deadly explosion at the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling platform started a catastrophic oil leak into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

2010年4月20日，发生在深水地平线海上钻井平台的剧烈爆炸，墨西哥湾水域的灾难性的原油泄漏拉开了帷幕。

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According to the company, its most advanced offshore drilling platform can be run at a depth of 3,000 meters and the maximum drilling depth is 10,000 meters.

据该公司透露，其最先进的近海钻井平台可达3000米深，最大可钻探至10000米深度。

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According to the company, its most advanced offshore drilling platform can be run at a depth of 3, 000 meters and the maximum drilling depth is 10, 000 meters.

据该公司透露，其最先进的近海钻井平台可达3000米深，最大可钻探至10000米深度。

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The spill began after an April 20 explosion on the offshore drilling platform Deepwater Horizon that killed 11 men.

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Visitors to an offshore drilling rig or production platform receive safety training and are outfitted with steel-toed boots, safety goggles, gloves, hearing protection, and a helmet.

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