What catastrophic blast occurred on August 4, 2020, destroying the grain silos and cargo terminals of the Port of Beirut?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Detonation of approximately 2,750 tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate
- Step 1: On August 4, 2020, a fire in Hangar 12 ignited roughly 2,750 metric tons of ammonium nitrate cargo stored without safety measures since 2014.
- Step 2: The explosion killed over 200 people, injured thousands, and caused widespread destruction across eastern Beirut.
Answer
Detonation of approximately 2,750 tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate.
Why not the others: 'A gas pipeline explosion' did not occur; 'A catastrophic fireworks factory' was the initial fire source near the hangar, not the primary blast agent; 'A military strike' is not supported by investigative findings.
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