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The 2020 Beirut Explosion
Episode 43

The 2020 Beirut Explosion

Compact Disasters · Compact Disasters

August 9, 202510m 4s

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Show Notes

In August 2020, a massive explosion tore through Beirut, killing over 200 people and leaving the city in ruins. At the heart of the tragedy? A forgotten cache of ammonium nitrate, years of negligence, and a system in freefall. This episode unpacks the blast, the blame, and the long road to justice for a wounded capital.

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