7. The Beirut Port Explosion (2020)
On August 4, 2020, a catastrophic explosion occurred at the port of Beirut, Lebanon, when a large quantity of ammonium nitrate, improperly stored in a warehouse, detonated. The blast resulted in over 200 fatalities and thousands of injuries. It also left a crater approximately 140 meters wide, ranking among the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. For more detailed information, refer to the New York Times’ coverage of the event. (nytimes.com)
