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202125 minPGdocumentary

Environmental Crime Historical Events

Hiroshima Beirut

202125 minPGdocumentary

Approximately 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in Beirut’s main port on August 4th, 2020, killing 200 people and injuring thousands.

Environmental Crime Historical Events

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Approximately 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in Beirut’s main port on August 4th, 2020, killing 200 people and injuring thousands.

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Mohamad Khatibdirector

Mohamad Khatibwriter

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Beirut's main port became the site of devastation on August 4th, 2020, when approximately 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded just before sunset. The blast, the sixth-largest non-nuclear-related explosion in history, killed 200 people and injured thousands more. The incident occurred amid a turbulent political and social climate in Lebanon, further complicating the nation's struggles. The documentary captures the immediate aftermath and the ongoing impact of this catastrophic event on the city and its residents.

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