Footage documenting the catastrophic descent of an oil rig into the ocean, engulfed in flames, has been unveiled by the National Geographic Channel. Viewers seeking an in-depth look can catch the “Gulf Oil Spill” episode, scheduled for broadcast on Thursday, May 27, at 10:00 pm ET/PT. The imagery showcases a troubling scene with thick smoke billowing from the blazing wreckage against a backdrop of gray skies, while fierce flames consume the structure’s base and reflect menacingly on the water’s surface, illustrating an environmental disaster as it unfolds.
