What we know about the massive chemical explosion in Beirut

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‎The Christians Of The East ✞ ن‎ on Instagram: "A moment that left the whole country emotional, Pope Leo praying at the site of the Beirut port. He then bent to touch a wreath of red roses placed at its base, lit a candle, and raised his hands in prayer for the victims. August 4, 2020, One of the darkest days in Lebanon’s history. The Beirut port explosion killed over 200 people, injured more than 6,000, and left hundreds of thousands without homes. Five years later, justice has not been served.

@crazy_trends08 on Instagram: "This instagram post features security camera footage from the August 4, 2020, Beirut port explosion, capturing the shockwave shattering large windows and hurling two people backward in a seaside apartment about 10 km away. The detonation of 2,750 tonnes of improperly stored ammonium nitrate released energy equivalent to 1.1 kilotons of TNT, killing 218 people and injuring over 7,000, as detailed in UN reports on the incident. User replies highlight practical blast