Deepwater Horizon (IMAGE) Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ Caption This shows fire boats battle blazing remnants of the Deepwater Horizon rig the day after it exploded on April 2010. Credit Photo: US Coast Guard Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.