THE BLAST that flattened Beirut’s port on Tuesday has killed more than 135 people and injured thousands more. Lebanon’s Higher Defence Council, chaired by the president and prime minister, has declared the city a “disaster zone”. The country, which was already facing a financial crisis, is now confronted by a humanitarian one. What sparked the explosion is not yet clear, but its potency seemingly came from more than 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that authorities were storing in a warehouse.
One of the deadliest explosions caused by ammonium nitrate took place in Texas City in 1947. A fire on board a ship carrying 2,300 tonnes of fertiliser caused it to detonate, killing at least 500 people and creating a 15-foot tidal wave. The blast hurled the ship’s anchor, weighing 1.5 tonnes, 1.6 miles away. The accident prompted new regulations for the manufacturing and transport of chemicals, in particular requiring safer containers for ammonium nitrate.
Ammonium Nitrate. Isn’t that what terrorists use to attempt to destroy the twin tower. Failed attempt.
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I dont care,they are supporting terrorists اعتصابات_سراسری اعدام_کردید_اعدام_میشوید
What about this, bro? How did you foresee this was coming, i wonder? Why’d you publish weird calendars or covers like this one..? What a great ability you have to see what’s coming next..😏
Why stockpiled in a port? Heads should roll.
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What about this, bro? How did you foresee this was coming, i wonder? Why’d you publish weird calendars or covers like this one..? What a great ability you have to see what’s coming next..😏
This means it's definitely happening again, in about 5 years
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