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Episode 183: The Oppau explosion

Episode 183: The Oppau explosion

Disaster Area · Disaster Area

November 21, 20211h 2m

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Show Notes

On September 21st, 1921, the day dawned just like any other workday at the BASF fertilizer plant in Oppau, Germany. But just a few minutes after 7:30 that morning, an explosion rocked the town and left hundreds dead underneath the remains of Oppau.