The 2010 explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, owned and operated by BP Oil, is considered the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry. According to the text, what term is used to describe this type of disaster?

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The text states that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is considered the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry. The term "mega-hazard" is used to describe this type of disaster.

The 2010 Explosion and Sinking of the Deepwater Horizon Oil