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BlueMTexpat

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2. More about Beirut
Thu Aug 6, 2020, 06:31 AM
Aug 2020

and its history: https://theconversation.com/the-port-of-beirut-vital-historic-centre-of-a-complex-city-144022

From the link:

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The blast, in the early evening of August 4, has been reported as having the force of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake – and is believed to have been fuelled by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse at the port.

While post-civil war Lebanon’s economy, infrastructure and basic services are already on their knees due to an unprecedented economic crisis, widespread public protest about believed government corruption and recently the COVID-19 pandemic, another portion of Lebanon’s crucial national infrastructure now lies in ruins. The port of Beirut handles 60% of Lebanon’s imports as well as the storage of its food and medical reserves.

The history of a port at Beirut stretches back to as far as the 15th century BC. In the 20th century, Beirut became a key seaport serving the oil trade and related passenger and cargo movements in the Levant and the Gulf.

The port has played a key role in Beirut’s history and stands at the centre of the city, surrounded by some of its most important neighbourhoods.
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What a tragedy, so much death and destruction... secondwind Aug 2020 #1
More about Beirut BlueMTexpat Aug 2020 #2
8 different videos of explosion OhNo-Really Aug 2020 #9
These are the right questions BlueMTexpat Aug 2020 #13
Sad Sherman A1 Aug 2020 #3
Chris Hayes mentioned how people often focus on outside threats JI7 Aug 2020 #4
This is true. mountain grammy Aug 2020 #8
Fam was supposed to be in Angelis southern France OhNo-Really Aug 2020 #11
Rest in pease dear public servants. Here's a video of where they had responded..... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2020 #5
😪 BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2020 #6
RIP Sahar usaf-vet Aug 2020 #7
Heroes one and all. RIP young lady. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2020 #10
Such a heartbreaking tragedy. wendyb-NC Aug 2020 #12
Heartbreaking.💔😔 dewsgirl Aug 2020 #14
... Aristus Aug 2020 #15
It's so tragic, doubly so because it could have been avoided. crickets Aug 2020 #16
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