The Beirut Port Explosion

The Beirut explosion on August 4, 2020, was a devastating disaster that shook the city to its core. A massive detonation at the Beirut Port, caused by the improper storage of ammonium nitrate, resulted in: - 200 lives lost - Over 6,500 injuries - 300,000 people left homeless - Widespread destruction, equivalent to a 5.8 magnitude earthquake The blast not only deepened Lebanon's economic crisis but also sparked international outrage and solidarity. The Lebanese people suffered greatly, and the di

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Why Was the Beirut Blast So Powerful? 💥😱 On August 4, 2020, Beirut was rocked by one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded. The cause? A neglected stockpile of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, left in a port warehouse for over six years. When a nearby fire spread, it ignited the chemicals—creating a shockwave equal to a 3.3 magnitude earthquake. 💥 Windows shattered 10 km away, over 200 people lost their lives, and thousands were injured. The blast was felt across countries. 👉 A