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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: Two hoots on August 04, 2020, 07:10:11 PM

Title: Beirut explosion
Post by: Two hoots on August 04, 2020, 07:10:11 PM

Anyone see the explosion on the news, its huge, really scary  :'(

Title: Re: Beirut explosion
Post by: CLKD on August 05, 2020, 06:19:00 AM

There will be many.  Initially 'a fireworks factory' - that column certainly seemed odd colours.  However, that part of the Middle East are always 'at it', why can't men get over their need for more land  :'(.  So that statement may be a cover up .............

Title: Re: Beirut explosion
Post by: CLKD on August 05, 2020, 06:44:59 PM

Ammonia Nitrate - dangerous stuff as it degrades over time, if it becomes damp it forms clumps and hey ho!. Apparently there was a store in the Docks from 6 years ago ....... it is used as fertiliser as well as being mixed to make explosives, including terrorism Bombs.  It was commonly used during The Troubles. 

UK is sending 'aid'  :-\

Title: Re: Beirut explosion
Post by: CLKD on August 06, 2020, 12:06:48 PM

It could be that this was terrorism if someone knew the Ammonia Nitrate was stored there and likely to be unstable.  It might have been triggered by a small movement in the Earth under the storage depot or simply bad practice.

Title: Re: Beirut explosion
Post by: Two hoots on August 06, 2020, 05:00:55 PM

More videos are emerging, have you seen the bride  : shes ok but was blown off her feet  :-\

Title: Re: Beirut explosion
Post by: CLKD on August 06, 2020, 06:36:16 PM

I saw that on the News last night, went on-line earlier to make sure that she survived!

300,000 homeless.