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On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut in the capital city of Lebanon exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries, and US$ 15 billion in property damage, as well as leaving an estimated 300,000 people homeless.
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On 4 August 2020, a warehouse containing 2,750 tonnes (3,030...
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Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound with the formula NH...
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Aug 11, 2020 · The Lebanese government has resigned amid growing public anger following a devastating explosion in Beirut on 4 August that killed at least 200 people and injured around 5,000 others. Here is...
Aug 4, 2020 · At least 137 people were killed and 5,000 wounded in a massive explosion that shook Beirut on Tuesday, according to Lebanon’s health minister. Hundreds have been reported missing, raising...
Sep 9, 2020 · Late last year, a new security officer at the port of Beirut stumbled upon a broken door and a hole in the wall of a storage hangar. He peered inside and made a frightening discovery. Thousands...
Aug 4, 2020 · The moment a huge explosion rocked Beirut has been captured from many angles. A large blast in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has killed at least 70 people and injured more than 4,000...
Aug 4, 2020 · BBC. Summary. A huge blast in Beirut has killed at least 70 people, Lebanon's health minister says. More than 3,000 others have been injured. The cause of the explosion in the city's port...
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Aug 4, 2020 · Explosions erupted in Lebanon’s capital on Tuesday evening, leveling buildings, damaging hospitals and shattering windows for miles. More than 5,000 people were injured and at least 135 were...