In the U.S.the prevailing approach to major industrial disasters such as the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion which killed 11 workers is that they are "acts of God" and unavoidable.

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The prevailing approach in the U.S. is not that major industrial disasters are "acts of God" and unavoidable. Rather, there is a recognition that many of these disasters are preventable and result from human error, neglect, or inadequate safety measures. There are often investigations and efforts to hold responsible parties accountable and improve safety regulations.

In the USthe Prevailing Approach to Major Industrial Disasters Such as the as the BP