What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? (2020) - FAQ
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What is What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? about?
What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? is a news segment. The devastating explosion in Beirut is linked to a fire that broke out in the port on a Tuesday afternoon. Local media suggest the fire may have originated from a fireworks storage facility, while others report welding work occurring in a nearby warehouse. At approximately 6 PM, the fire triggered a massive explosion equivalent to a 3.5 magnitude earthquake, felt over 125 miles away in Cyprus. This colossal force resulted from the detonation of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly reactive chemical stored unsafely in hangar 12. The ammonium nitrate, typically used in agriculture and explosives, had been abandoned since 2013 after being offloaded from a Russian-owned cargo vessel that was forced to dock in Beirut due to technical issues. Despite multiple requests sent to the judiciary over the past six years for its removal, no action was taken, raising questions about what caused this tragedy and what authorities knew about the hazardous material's presence.
When was What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? released?
What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? was released in 2020.
How long is What caused Beirut's devastating explosion??
What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? has a runtime of 3 minutes.
Where can I watch What caused Beirut's devastating explosion??
You can watch What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? on iWonder.
What genre is What caused Beirut's devastating explosion??
What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? is classified as Politics, History.
What topics does What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? cover?
What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? explores topics including historical-events.
Is What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? available for free?
What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? is available to stream on iWonder. Check the film page for current availability and any subscription requirements.
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Subtitles may be available for What caused Beirut's devastating explosion? on iWonder. Look for the CC (closed captions) button in the video player when available.