The Halifax Explosion: When a Ship's Cargo Turned a City to Rubble
In the eleventh episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we cover the devastating Halifax Explosion of 1917, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. In just five minutes, we'll revisit the tragic collision of two ships in Halifax Harbour, one loaded with explosive cargo bound for World War I, which led to a blast that flattened large parts of the city. The explosion killed nearly 2,000 people, injured thousands more, and left a lasting scar on Halifax. Tune in to discover how a series of unfortunate events culminated in this disaster, and how it reshaped safety protocols for transporting…
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