The massive blast that rocked Beirut on August 4, 2020 — one of the largest accidental explosions in history — was “just one more catastrophe to an already perfect storm,” says Carnegie Middle East director Maha Yahya. | Vox

August 4, 2020: a fire became a 1.1 kiloton blast, ripping through a city and changing it forever. 2,750 tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate unleashed a wave felt for miles. Over 200 lives lost. A city still rebuilding. Safety first: never approach hazardous areas during industrial incidents. #explosion #shockwave #industrialdisaster #history #safety | Boomblastexplosion