Safety

Caspian Sea explosion likely caused by mud volcano

Socar's nearby offshore oil and gas facilities unscathed by Sunday's blast

Blast site: a photo released by Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency Situations showing the aftermath of an explosion in the Caspian Sea, about 10 kilometres from the Umid gas field
Blast site: a photo released by Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency Situations showing the aftermath of an explosion in the Caspian Sea, about 10 kilometres from the Umid gas fieldPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
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Published 5 July 2021, 14:38Updated 5 July 2021, 14:38