Arrest the guy who actually tried to warn people and ignore the men at the top who didn't care about the warnings. Apparently all governments have this in their playbook.

@daben7145

2 жыл бұрын

and a lot of normal people are totally fine with it, the majority in almost every country.

@olpizl

2 жыл бұрын

@@daben7145 I don’t think so, but most of them are to scared or think it won’t help, so they don’t do anything about it.

@endtimeslips4660

2 жыл бұрын

well it was Lebanon them self fault. they let Iran made Chemical factory for make rocket they use for attacking Israel. look what God show to you. it was shame for Christian in Lebanon soberly helping 666 doing their work

@daben7145

2 жыл бұрын

@@olpizl People around the world look for authoritatian right wing politics for millenia across the globe, social left leaning politics doesnt exist in comparism, its like small dots in a large sea of rightwing ideology, and its what the people allowed to rule the world for millenia now. They chose it, if not the individuals, the species as a whole did, and does, and will do, until they commit suicide by draining the world that feeds them. Or rather they gonna bomb themselves to hell once wars start for basic stuff like water and food. Its a world in which decent, humble folk are considered gullible idiots that deserve to be taken advantage off while shitstains like trump become president, who has brought the world nothing but misery and the urge to vommit, mankind is just a sick joke tbh.

@Smokie1523

2 жыл бұрын

I think thats chapter 4 of the government handbook actually.

The saddest part is the fire brigade that had no idea what they were walking into.

@thepersianconnection

2 жыл бұрын

just like chernobyl...

@angiea5995

2 жыл бұрын

True, what’s more devastating is that those who were near the warehouse or surrounding it, had partially vanished from the scene after the explosion.

@anielchall9708

2 жыл бұрын

@@thepersianconnection just like 9/11

@envitech02

2 жыл бұрын

@@angiea5995 Actually, they were the lucky ones, in a way. They didn't even know what hit them. One second, they are walking or standing around, the next second, they cease to exist. May they all rest in eternal peace.

@angiea5995

2 жыл бұрын

@@envitech02 true, yet I knew some who stayed awake under the mess or ground for 2-3 days , may they Rest In Peace, it’s extremely hard for their families.

When you look at how massive that explosion was and how much damage it did..... it's amazing that only 200 people died.

@RedRum.

2 жыл бұрын

Atleast they vaporized and didn't feel pain 🤷‍♂️

@hockeyguy820

2 жыл бұрын

This documentary says that the Beirut blast of 2020 at 1.1 kilotons equivalent TNT was the most powerful non-nuclear man made explosion of all time. This statement is not correct. The Halifax harbour explosion of 1917 was estimated at 2.9 kilotons equivalent TNT, almost 3 times more powerful.

@CosmicSeeker69

2 жыл бұрын

don't believe ANYTHING by M$M - ANYTHING

@boodywolverine

2 жыл бұрын

@@hockeyguy820 the halifax explosion was around 100Kt of tnt

@hockeyguy820

2 жыл бұрын

@@boodywolverine : Not according to Wikipedia, which says 2.9 kilotons. Look it up.

The idea that 2,750 TONS of ammonium nitrate could get purchased, manufactured and shipped without anyone knowing who actually placed the order is ridiculous.

@MikkoRantalainen

11 сағат бұрын

That's Russia for you.

The fact that the government knew exactly what was in that warehouse, and they still sent people there to die... absolutely appalling.

@jelaflorin3105

2 жыл бұрын

9/11 of Beirut. Lot of simulareties

@Og-Judy

2 жыл бұрын

It called "passing the buck".

@Og-Judy

2 жыл бұрын

@@jelaflorin3105 AL qeda terrorists flew fully fueled jet planes in the the World Trade Center. What happened in Beirut is bad Governmental bunch if decisions as to what to do with all the ammonium Nitrate stashed in a warehouse. Nowhere near the same circumstances that brought down the TWC towers. Qa

@Etendard1708

2 жыл бұрын

@@jelaflorin3105 9/11 was Al Qaeda sending message to the world, a terrorism act. While explosion in Beirut happened because of the ignorance of corrupt government. They knew dangerous chemicals were storaged in there but they decided to keep it anyway.

@alexfrank5331

2 жыл бұрын

New luxury apartments were built within a couple blocks from it. Hospitals in the vicinity.

the nurse's story with the babys is amazing. Health care people are usually really commited to their work. Respect

@ChatGPT1111

2 жыл бұрын

They should really be the ones running countries, not lawyers.

@m.sierra5258

2 жыл бұрын

I mean what's the alternative... A nurse that lets 3 of the babies willingly die that she is responsible for would never be able to forgive herself

@ChatGPT1111

2 жыл бұрын

@@m.sierra5258 I think you’re missing the point of her choosing this occupation in the first place.

@Carcosahead

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, we study all our lives to preserve life so that’s what we do

@gabrielarias72

2 жыл бұрын

Not all some become doctors just to save a certain race. They'll let someone die if it's not their race of choice.

that nurse walked 5km holding 3 babies after going through a bomb explosion. What heroes. I wanted to be a firefighter when I was younger. I am so angered for the firefighters (and of course all the innocent). I can only hope actual justice is found someday.

@kingdingaling2469

Жыл бұрын

Those POS running the world are purposefully destroying our world and the food supplies ‼️

@justinmadrid8712

Жыл бұрын

Justice will be found the same time they get justice for 9/11.

@justinmadrid8712

Жыл бұрын

@@BroderickNorthmoor Whenever the government commits a crime, justice is never found. The government was responsible for this big explosion, just like the U.S. government is responsible for 9/11. Justice will never happen lol.

@masterk5372

Жыл бұрын

Justice will never be found because the top people or you can call them the elite what ever you want to call it is hiding all the evidence

@masterk5372

Жыл бұрын

@@BroderickNorthmoor ikr

3:41 that was so sweet and meaningful him commenting on her in that way, you can feel the respect and admiration for her and the work she’s capable of doing. Heartbreaking for them both.

Sahar's fiance brought tears to my eyes. I'm so glad she'll be remembered for her bravery, and being "an angel on Earth." RIP, brave lady :(

@akshajdalal8876

2 жыл бұрын

BEIRUT WAS FOUNDED BY HINDU KINGS ENTIRE WORLD BELONGS TO INDIA

@krisp0114

2 жыл бұрын

@@akshajdalal8876 what on earth are you on about?

@thomas1055213

2 жыл бұрын

@Keith Auss hahahah I love how political this got.

@Drskopf

2 жыл бұрын

@@akshajdalal8876 i wonder what the Maya Aztecs and Incas have to say about it?? Let me guess their cities were also created/founded by India as well🤔🤔🤔🤦🤦

@imarchello

2 жыл бұрын

@@akshajdalal8876 How do you feel about designated defecation streets?

This was glossed over so quickly. In my opinion it’s the most insane thing that’s happened in the last 20 years.

@robertandrews6915

2 жыл бұрын

What about 9-11?

@jade3886

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertandrews6915 that was 20 years ago, hence the “most insane thing that’s happened in the last 20 years”

@marionogueira6211

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertandrews6915 a lot of things have happened this century that were more deadly than 9-11 though

@Exedus20

2 жыл бұрын

Totally glossed over.

@SticksAandstonesBozo

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertandrews6915 math lol

That man speaks of his deceased wife beautifully. I’m sorry for the loss of the years they deserved.

Breaks my heart. The fire fighters had no chance. RIP. Someone must be held accountable for this tragedy.

@bobcatbigpaws5597

Жыл бұрын

People who do such reckless things like this may not answer to the law but they will answer to God. Bringing all that fertilizer and storing it near all those buildings and a hospital is just evil.

@BlackOilyMenKissing

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcatbigpaws5597 it’s safe to put some volatile chemicals in a warehouse, what they did wrong was put fireworks, tyres, and the fertilizers all in 1 warehouse building

@TKR377

Жыл бұрын

You......turn yourself into justice

This makes me wonder where else there is some disaster just sitting in a warehouse waiting to happen.

@fibonacciCache

2 жыл бұрын

The White House

@faithnfire4769

2 жыл бұрын

That's heavy shipping and industry for you, it's why keeping good checks and independent regulators is so important. There are few other places where warehouses of explosives/flammables is nearly common, if not expected. Scary stuff, but it's why it's such an important job. Can't get complacent or people will die.

@sandeepmehta5311

2 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that in Indian city of Chennai there is such huge qty still lying from years, don’t know if it’s true or not and don’t recall where I read that.

@AbrahamSamma

2 жыл бұрын

A weapons depot near where I live exploded and devastated big portion of an urban residential area not too long ago. So yes, one can wonder what man-made disasters lie in wait everyday.

@FireDragonArmy2

2 жыл бұрын

Loli live in a town in flanders that has dozens and dozens of storage bunkers housing untold amounts of ammo and explosives. These bunkers are 70-80 years old, the ammo and explosives even older. They store mustard gas bombs from ww1 there. Best not to think about it too much.

Has it really been a year already😲 Time really flies...

@HankageHill

2 жыл бұрын

i feel the opposite. it feels like this happened so long ago and i was shocked to see it was just a year 😲

@dinsel9691

2 жыл бұрын

@@HankageHill what are you? 6 year old?

@HankageHill

2 жыл бұрын

@@dinsel9691 why are you so mad i have a bad perception of time? something up? do you wanna talk about it?

@Tariq8ification

2 жыл бұрын

Member 2020?

@HankageHill

2 жыл бұрын

@Yugaswami 2020 has caused us (not just me, but all of us) so much stress it felt like it lasted a lifetime. that's why it felt to be SO long for me. the years 2012 to 2019 are nothing but a blur to me only to slow to a crawl in 2020. do you see where i'm coming from now?

Another reminder that ordinary people are capable of both terrible greed/negligence, but also of extraordinary kindness

Shock from the blast , injuries then carries three babies for over a mile to get the babies to another hospital …… Courage , Dedication , truly the finest example of humanity .

Please don't stop posting documentaries like this! You are truly the best.

@DWDocumentary

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

@Okiijiida

2 жыл бұрын

Would have loved the important point included that right before this happen a sect of Lebanese pissed off the Israeli government. And that one of their largest newspapers published a story saying that they would learn their lesson.

@Alibaba-gs6ht

2 жыл бұрын

I hope YOU video creator Reed this. Why dident you point out that IT was a possible missile attack. You Just talked about some sounds and possible drone.

@superskullmaster

2 жыл бұрын

@@DWDocumentary get your facts right next time. This was not the largest non-nuclear explosion. Minor Scale was bigger and so were at least 2 more explosions.

@jr-bw1lt

2 жыл бұрын

@@superskullmaster it's the most powerful even more powerful than some nuclear explosions There's a difference between scale and power

"where should we store this potential explosive ship load of ammonia nitrate?" how 'bout the other side of that warehouse that we rented out to the fireworks factory?

@stephenr80

2 жыл бұрын

ah yes sure, and remember to put those old dry tyres close to them

@yeahokno

2 жыл бұрын

Seems odd that there was no pile of oily rags?

@josephinesosingot-raisanen6743

2 жыл бұрын

some people are so clever its incredible😟

@aoelp

2 жыл бұрын

"Oh and remember to do welding there regularly w/o any safety protocols, what could go wrong?" 🥴 So sorry for the Lebanese people. 😔

@patrickmcglonejr8163

2 жыл бұрын

Yea yea! Just make sure you move the smoking area to in between the 2 buildings!

As a Lebanese person, nothing came close to the worry and shock i felt after i saw that, and knowing my grandparents lived there, my heart nearly stopped. I never want to experience or anyone else to experience the pain and shock i felt on that day

@commonsense-og1gz

Жыл бұрын

the tragic thing is that this isn't the only one that was on this scale or greater. Halifax nova scotia had one in 1917 that killed 1900, and injured 9,000. it was almost the same situation. a ship carrying explosives for the front lines in Europe during WW1, collided with another ship in the channel next to Halifax. the ship drifted to the pier, and while it was on fire, it went off.

@Charlotte_is_always_watching

7 ай бұрын

@@commonsense-og1gz yeah I read about that. Large explosions are terrifying.

@KrolKaz

6 ай бұрын

Have you been to Beirut since then? Has it all been cleaned up for the most part?

This man loved his fiancee so much. He still has so much admiration for her. I hope he is able to heal his heart and one day bless some lucky girl!

After all the strife in Lebanon, this was and is sad. Corruption exists everywhere. So does compassion. Thank you DW.

@paulb5478

2 жыл бұрын

⅝

@Okiijiida

2 жыл бұрын

Lesson here: Do not piss off Isis Ra or El. Egyptian Kings are dangerous.

@aoelp

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulb5478 ⅞

@umroayyar3910

2 жыл бұрын

@@Okiijiida Ra is controlled. *ISIS , now IS , are incredible.* Ancients Egyptian paroahs & them magicians Generations who were beaten by Ancient Prophet Moses are back in them positions & powers.

@seemose

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds kinda gay

One year already? My sense of time is severely skewed then. I could have sworn this happened last month.

@Laroac

2 жыл бұрын

Same time flies

@leinardesteves3987

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah same wtf

@ani589

2 жыл бұрын

In 50 years we all will die 🤐🤐

@heekyungkim8147

2 жыл бұрын

@@ani589 in my case maybe 20

@TheWirdbird

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, but I am the opposite. I thought the explosion happened 5 years ago!!

I remember it. It was the first day I went back into a church (besides my mom's funeral) in 40 years, and I prayed for them all. The blast looked so horrible. I hope some justice was given out for the living.

@clayz1

Жыл бұрын

@Tom Jones ?

@CreeperCart

Жыл бұрын

@@tomjones8828 tf

@OldSpoolRacing

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure that helped

I remember when I saw the first footage of this massive mushroom cloud/shockwave I remember thinking "this can't be real."

Rest In Peace, everyone who died.

@stephenduke412

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Ole has had his chance as Manager at Manchester United He's not up to the job in comparison Compared to Liverpool city and Chelsea

@emilholmsten8600

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenduke412 hahhahhaha

They need to let Joe Nedaf the whistleblower go! He did the right thing, why blame him?

@Klopp2543

2 жыл бұрын

Not only Nedaf but snowden,mannings and the biggest whistleblower in history the wikileaks guy assange

@ahhhinds2785

2 жыл бұрын

@Matthew M Wow... Sorry about that.. Stay strong.. From 🇯🇲 🇯🇲

@mikehawk2610

2 жыл бұрын

@Matthew M how far where you from the blast? where you in a room with windows or an interior room? just curious

@archlich4489

2 жыл бұрын

@Matthew M Be well, friend.

@alexfatayeri9369

2 жыл бұрын

@Matthew M yo I live next to the port too I’m still in beirut lol

How did only 220 people die. It seems like it could have EASILY been in the 1000s.......

@X737_

Жыл бұрын

They were evacuated it was mostly emergency services who died

The 26 yr old nurse who traveled 5 klms to get those 3 babies into another hospital... you're an angel. 🙏

The event that happened that summer was devastating and awful, that what corruption and greed can do to a country and its citizens where systems don’t work to the beneficial of the people, hope this people get justice

@ZeroCool-vn9bd

2 жыл бұрын

100%

@parteuy3434

2 жыл бұрын

hello CIA

@Steamerbeen

2 жыл бұрын

Even western countries are the same, they just better at hiding it.

@ZeroCool-vn9bd

2 жыл бұрын

@@Steamerbeen Well, you know what they say, everyone has a price. However the cost and risks certainly will be higher in western countries. This a little different due to the whole situation with the extremely long storage of this material in the state it was in given the quantity.

@l.u.rehuher3714

2 жыл бұрын

@@Steamerbeen Incompetence beyond scale

Peace ,Love & Respect to the people of Lebanon 🇱🇧 from the people of Ireland 🇮🇪......we stand with you our brothers.....

@wboyle9721

2 жыл бұрын

Same best wishes from Glasgow from Glasgow scotland 👍

@ambersaria1000

2 жыл бұрын

Same peace and love respect from Kildare Ireland

@LeviForWaifu

2 жыл бұрын

PLO and IRA, one struggle

@MrRedeyedJedi

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeviForWaifu IRA? Really your going to condone terrorists that blew our kids to pieces with dirty bombs and caused so much suffering? Disgusting.

@hki4464

2 жыл бұрын

Much love for you too. Actually there have been Irish battalion serving with UN in Lebanon since the late 70's.

Much love for the Lebanese people who've suffered through this. 💔🙏💕

RIP to those who lost their lives trying to put out the fire

@ct1762

Жыл бұрын

they should've assessed the situation and concentrated on immediate evacuation protocols. If i was the fire chief (assuming i knew what was in the warehouse... something the FIRE dept. probably or should've known) id tell my crew to stay atleast 1/2 mile away.

@thegiftedfire3470

Жыл бұрын

@@ct1762 you are thinking of it in hindsight. They don’t know what they are dealing with.

@ct1762

Жыл бұрын

@@thegiftedfire3470 fair enough. I do see they tried to get the government to act, but they did nothing for years.

I cannot tell you how my heart breaks....so sad for the people of Lebanon...

@sm3675

2 жыл бұрын

Yea. Such a shame to the people and government.

omg the open segment showing the hospital workers is new footage to me and its just heartbreaking. This was terrifying just to see this mass destruction caused by stupidity. I feel so bad for those who lost someone.

RIP Sahar and the loved ones lost, it's really heartbreaking 💔

Unbeleivable...💔 poor people .. thank u Dw for the amazing documentaries u keep producing👏

@bobcatbigpaws5597

Жыл бұрын

It was amazing how they caught so much from the explosion and telling the public what happened. Lord knows why they stored all that fertilizer in that warehouse and never moved it when they were told it was dangerous.

That nurse was my hero helping rescue those babies 🥺♥️

and the news cycle quickly forgot about this and moved on.

@communismisadisease4498

2 жыл бұрын

Well yeah, they have to tell you about all the other bad stuff that happens so you think the world is collapsing and only the government can save you.

@bytesteeve4345

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your email

@Dystopikachu

2 жыл бұрын

@@communismisadisease4498How dare you insult the memory of Che Guevara by crossing his image with a red line? So many latinos will be very, very mad.

@anahlady5067

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your email

@boxie001

2 жыл бұрын

@@communismisadisease4498 they told me about the Notre Dame burning more than they told me about this tragedy I bet the Notre Dame got more money donations too.

I hadn’t watched this before today, only compilation videos of the explosion in progress, and Im not ashamed to say my heart broke and I fell into silent tears, when I saw the effect it had on the Hospitals and new born babies; and the truely heroic acts of the brave Men and Women, who faught the fire, and did not know what disaster and tragedy they were apart of.

This man saw his loved one dying during call? I am so sorry about this happening. I'm hoping everyone that was affected by this is going to find their peace

I was in Cyprus leaving from work and I had my cars window open on the highway. Then suddenly, a huge bang came in from the window and surprised me. After an half an hour, I heard the news... Such a disaster... Rest in peace to all the victims

Moral of the story, if you ever see a silent explosion in the distance, duck, don't gawk.

@mungojack

2 жыл бұрын

All explosions in the distance are silent

@dougtilaran3496

2 жыл бұрын

Or wear Ray Banz like Joe does,

@bbigfish1langille940

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment

@codgamer

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it is "Listen to your wife"

@t.r.4496

2 жыл бұрын

Hell no, got to get your phone out and put it on KZread to get those views.

5:10 you can see in his eyes that his life ended along with hers... this is absolutely soul breaking

The video claims it was the largest non-nuclear explosion which is incorrect. The Halifax ammo ship explosion of 1917 was more than double this, 2.9 kilotons of TNT with 1,792 deaths.

My kudos to the nurse, she is an exemplary one. To run with 3 newborn 3 km and also be able to save them!!!! This should merit a medal or something

Wow the nurse saving the 3 new born babies 😍🙏 absolutely a real life hero. God bless her and keep her safe. A true Angel 😇

@qpSubZeroqp

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if we get to hear from those three individuals later in life

@Half_Finis

2 жыл бұрын

@@qpSubZeroqp we'll see it on reddit in 20 years

This IS a Brilliant Documentary... Thanks for Putting this Video Out!!!💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✌

Thank you for this update. For whatever little it is worth, to the people who suffered this catastrophe, you have my heart felt sorrow for your losses and hopes for your futures.

@DWDocumentary

3 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

A blast like that and only 200 died? That seems pretty miraculous to me. I would've guessed about ten times that.

@johnterpack3940

2 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing people had sense enough to get away from the area when the fire started. It also helped that it was at the port. Ports generally aren't crowded places.

@willam1992

2 жыл бұрын

The concrete buildings saved many lives also the huge grain silo also helped to defect and absorb some of the blast as well

@ifihadfriends437

2 жыл бұрын

People were apparently largely at home because of COVID so there weren’t so many people as there normally would be on the streets and in the bay.

@jalspach9215

2 жыл бұрын

@@willam1992 You are correct. The 1st time I saw the blast footage I noticed the clear "window" in the shock wave directly above the silo as it absorbed the over pressure on the warehouse side. Had the silo not been there the casualty rate would have indeed been exponential.

@justpassingbye

2 жыл бұрын

@@jalspach9215 praise the grain praise the silo

The firemen and firewomen did their duty to the last. My utmost respect to them!!! May they have a place in heaven.

This city and the people there have been through so much over the years it’s almost unbelievable.

this still scares me like it just happened yesterday, some people were obliterated in seconds, wtf man 😔

@CreeperCart

Жыл бұрын

Have you heard of 9/11?

@KeaveMind

Жыл бұрын

@@CreeperCart Stop it other countries can have catastrophic events as well. It's not all about america

@anthonyibrahim4745

Жыл бұрын

@@KeaveMind +sorry but 9/11 is nothing compared to what we deal with in a daily basis so shut it...

I am baffled by dw’s ability to continue quality content in a time where 3 minutes of reporters shouting about their opinion has become the norm. Thank you DW

So apparently the shipment was destined for destruction elsewhere.

@Radke32

2 жыл бұрын

Most explosives are

@a_lucientes

2 жыл бұрын

That's what theyre pointing out, that it wasn't, other than on paper, it was supposedly to go to Mogadishu, *_(EDIT: the actual final location was supposed to be Mozambique, NOT Mogadishu -someone below corrected me)_* but was shipped to the Lebanese port and then all but abandoned. To me it looks like a terrorist operation because any commercial interest would have their ducks in order. They would not simply abandon half a million dollars in cargo hidden behind an elaborate web of LLC's and front companies. Ammonium nitrate is most commonly used in farming, not in making explosives, though of course it is also used in the making of high-explosives and even missiles. Though clearly, the Lebanese Army completely dropped the ball by not securing the highly explosive cargo, despite being warned that a massive quantity of it was being improperly stored. It also seems like there are way too many coincidences, complications and inconsistencies in this story.

@inlikearefugee5194

2 жыл бұрын

@@a_lucientes Yep, who benefits?, like the saying of Bro Nat Kapner.

@ZeroCool-vn9bd

2 жыл бұрын

@@a_lucientes Even terrorist bomb makers would head for the hills if their boss ordered a shipment of ammonium nitrate that large, where there would be a possibility of it being contaminated with diesel fuel from ship problems. It's a string of mistakes, corruption, that led to the worst possible outcome. Those pleading help posters from the Moldavian crew start to make a lot more sense.

@thespicemelange.1

2 жыл бұрын

Seems to me it was set up to get rid of all that old stuff so they can build new stuff.

Feel so so horrible for the people killed, injured and survivors of Beirut due to a horrific explosion that never should have happened

@Hamzaorabi91

9 ай бұрын

the fact is it was a Russian ship so that means Russia was behind the explosion 😂

He was on the phone with her when it happened, so sad. She sounded like an amazing person.

BEST documentaries on KZread. Keep up the great work, please!

@gladitsnotme

2 жыл бұрын

I hope the investigative reporter is under protection. He's getting to the bottom of it and powerful people won't like it.

@ggoddkkiller1342

2 жыл бұрын

Good documentary but sadly it's scientific part was lacking very badly such as ammonium nitrate was called ''an explosive'' over and over again while in reality it isn't an explosive at all and ammonium nitrate doesn't even BURN on it's own!! Ammonium nitrate is just a salt and mainly used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer. But it could be used for making explosives if it is mixed with explosives or fuels, for example the most common way of making explosive from it is mixing it with only 6% fuel oil!! The problem with ammonium nitrate it decomposes on heat and releases oxygen therefore the mixture would keep burning no matter what as fuel oil would get all oxygen needed from decomposing ammonium nitrate while tempeture of the mixture increasing rapidly. Until all the remaining ammonium nitrate decomposes at the same creating a gas explosion!! For example that orange cloud at Beirut explosion was nitrogen dioxide (Not ammonium oxide) forming from O 2 + N2 that ammonium nitrate pile just released. So in short ammonium nitrate didn't cause Beirut explosion rather it was ''the genius'' who decided to store ammonium nitrate with burnable fireworks and tires!! On it's own ammonium nitrate could stay in warehouse 12 for literally thousands of years AWAY from any burnable or explosive chemicals...

@bytesteeve4345

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your email

@anahlady5067

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your email

@DWDocumentary

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate the feedback.

A ship declared seaworthy by documentation from Moldova... Europe's poorest country and a landlocked one at that. First red flag

@bearo8

2 жыл бұрын

They do have one port at the Danube. But yes sadly corruption is high there. Which is sad as it is a beautiful country otherwise.

@TheBanana93

2 жыл бұрын

@@bearo8 The world is a very beautiful amazing place. Us humans? Eh most of us are ugly

@HayderAbdulridha

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBanana93 on the inside more than the outside.

@zbestofalldreams

2 жыл бұрын

@@HayderAbdulridha Right. And after death of the flesh body this inside is turned out & the outside turned in... Thus there is no escaping Z inner reality - it lives on as the memories in our immortal Soulbeing, on a temporal journey of consciousness evolution...

@jacklambert2607

2 жыл бұрын

Most US shipping companies register their ships in foreign countries such as Panama, Monrovia, and some Caribbean island countries to avoid US taxation and US Coast Guard requirements.

So heartbreaking. These people have seen so much pain and suffering.

i personally want to express my condolences to the families who have lost there loved ones to the deadly blast, as a religious person i strongly believe that beirut shall recover, it will take time, but it will take unity and communal strenght to stand together as a nation to help and to uplift one another to rebiuld your lifes. good luck and stay strong beirut. god be with berut

in these moments of unimaginable suffer it is stunning to witness the kindness of humanity shine through. I admire greatly the strength of those who persevered this tragedy.

@maximusstorm1215

10 ай бұрын

As people have said. They'd never wish for a 9/11 ever again, but they'd do anything for another 9/12.

@Saidwhowhen

9 ай бұрын

This,this right here.

Best coverage! Updating old news. Love DW. Pro Journalism.

Never know what could happen. Gotta be thankful for what we got & take the proper steps to prevent this type of stuff from happening in the future. RIP to all the lives lost, so so so sad.

I'm right behind you guys. My dad was a un Irish soldier there in the 80s and so I really do have a connection with you. God bless and R.I.P..... to all.

The Halifax explosion was the largest non-nuclear explosion. It was approx 3.5-4 kilotons yield and killed and injured 14,000.

@MrMJmusicLover

2 жыл бұрын

That can't compare with nuclear or non nuclear because the technology didn't exist in 1917.

@epiclamp44

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrMJmusicLover that makes no sense whatsoever.

@MrJShabadoo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this, randomly saw this on my feed and immediately went to comment this as a resident of NS. Please fact check DW.

@danrook5757

Жыл бұрын

When did that happen

Factual error in this video. The largest non-nuclear explosion was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1917. 3 kilotons.

@dougtilaran3496

2 жыл бұрын

COOL. I'll go search, Strange ? For my dumb ass

@SaucyAlfredo

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t that also the same compound as in Beirut?

@MrNeosantana

2 жыл бұрын

What about Tunguska?

@thewoggler4981

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrNeosantana This is about man-made explosions. Otherwise there are countless larger explosions, all large volcanos, meteor strikes etc. are much more powerful than even nuclear bombs.

@MrNeosantana

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewoggler4981 Oh, I didn't hear the man made part

For this one single coverage of this tragedy I am finally pleased with have having this media device. Without it I don't know how people here in my area of the world would ever come to understand what these dear people have suffered. God bless them.

The nurse rescue of 5 young babies, To you forever I will Always remember most of this terrible event, and honor you with utmost respect. Thank you young lady, ALWAYS .

That tragedy moved me a lot last year. I couldn't quite comprehend what had just happened. Such an amazing documentary once again. You guys always outdo yourselves.

Does anyone else get horrible shivers all over their body whenever these explosions are shown?

@moos5221

2 жыл бұрын

No, I'm not into that creepy kind of stuff.

@corticallarvae

2 жыл бұрын

YeAh I get the Netanyahu shivers

@implodingcolon1058

2 жыл бұрын

Nope

@corticallarvae

2 жыл бұрын

Hisbah

@thestruggler7926

2 жыл бұрын

When I saw the videos it felt like I was witnessing a nuclear bomb being dropped. I thought a huge war was gonna happen...

THANK YOU FOR THIS DOCUMENTARY. People MUST see this insanity! I have a lot of experience with nitrates and this should have NEVER happened! Prayers for the many Souls taken by this ridiculous travesty!!

@Skipbo000

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much. would you please send my family in Beirut some money - we are really struggling. I will check back here for your response.

@lukejohnston4666

Жыл бұрын

Yet some will blame israel

I live near the port of LA and used to work in logistics. And I can tell you from all my experiences, plus what I’ve seen here and in China a couple years back. If you ever see a small fire at any port, leave! Even if you are a mile away, get further away (like 3-4 miles), and only come back to home or work, after you can confirm the fire has been fully extinguished.

@stuthompson1014

2 жыл бұрын

wow

@mq5731

Жыл бұрын

Now you have to tell….Why do you know this????

Pamela.... you are a hero. Full stop. Thank you for loving and caring for the most vulnerable and helpless victims.

Considering the immensity of the blast, in the heart of a city, it is actually surprising not that so many died, but that it wasn't many times more.

*Absolutely heartbreaking that all of this death and destruction could have been avoided.* *Corruption at its finest…* 😖

It's really heart-warming to see that under such horrendous corruption and lies there are such nice, kind determined people. They won't get any help from their authorities, so they must stay strong and help themselves and eachother.

@kingdingaling2469

Жыл бұрын

Those POS @ the top are purposefully destroying our world and the food supplies ‼️

My deeply condolences for the families who's lost their loved ones from this traumatic blast in Beirut, Lebanon. 🇱🇧😭😢🙏

@Skipbo000

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much. would you please send my family in Beirut some money - we are really struggling. I will check back here for your response.

I started tearing up when the story about the nurse and the newborns came on. WOW

Interesting that it happened on a day that is one of my most important days of my entire life. Imagine having such a good time, while thousands of kilometers away from you such a massive explosive happens and you don't even know. People are suffering and you're none the wiser. Rather chilling. Purely speaking for myself, that day is still one of the most important, if not the most important day though. And the day after that the best. But regardless, I hope everyone who died will rest in peace and that everyone else will be able to find peace themselves as well.

I don't watch the news much but when I do, I never see anything on this story. Had this happened in NYC or Paris, we'd be hearing about it every day for years.

There are aspects of this documentary that suffer because the executive producer isn't familiar with shipping. That's a shame since there are so many shipowners, shipbrokers, ship operators, banks, forwarders, etc. etc. in Germany alone who could have lent their expertise and many would have gone on the record.

@ZeroCool-vn9bd

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@44bett

2 жыл бұрын

I think they-DW- wants to blame it on the Syrians.

@ZeroCool-vn9bd

2 жыл бұрын

@@44bett Did you even watch the whole thing? They do a pretty good job of trying to go to the root cause of who owned the ship. (Moldovian on a Harley...classic flex)*I had a Moldovian roommate for years, and he is the nicest guy, but he would not hesitate to tell you that there are a few gangsters in Moldova. Shell companies are something right up their alley. They go on to explain why it was stopped etc. Then the complete disregards for handling, and storage methods. I live in Denmark and we maybe a small country, but we do shipping big. This product is safely manufactured, transported, handled, and stored every day. Honestly only a half million dollar cargo on ship capable of doing the route it was planning to do makes it probably very hard to make profit from. As far as blaming it on Syria, well Germany has taken in the most refugees, if I am not all wrong. This certainly has some people upset who are very racist, it is worse in Denmark. It's weird though because we have had a very large population in Scandinavia of people from the middle east since the Iranian revolution. Which are generations integrated in the countries. I started to learn Danish 8 years ago sitting next to someone who had almost finished his education as a Dr. in Aleppo when his university was bombed. No one blamed Syria for that, just fell terrible for everything people were going through. People blame Bashar al Assad for being a dictator and dragging so many entities into the civil war. If anything people here blame the US for the poor job done in Iraq... That's my .02 cents. Shit is complicated.

@Okiijiida

2 жыл бұрын

Probably unit 217

@moos5221

2 жыл бұрын

@@44bett Why would anyone not think that the Mossad is behind all this? Is it just too obvious?

The lady that saved the 3 babies is a hero

Excellent program, thank you.

So beautiful how everyone came together to help

Poor those victims, I was even shocked seeing the explosion from my phone. It was tragic event for people in the city. Hope people will unite to prevent it from bad guys in future.

Excellent documentary. How the Lebanese people recover from one more awful situation shows the heart and soul of a strong people. I hope the best for them. Not just in rebuilding but in getting better government to protect all the people and resources of this lovely land.

@DWDocumentary

Жыл бұрын

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I saw a short yesterday of a guy on a jet ski filming this from way to close. The water saved his life. Amazing video.

My heart goes out to all these people. Blessings to everyone

I watched it on TV last night. A very beautiful documentary capturing that sorrowful day in Beirut.

@nishashilpakar6991

2 жыл бұрын

In which channel does it come

@HamzaKhan-cd9kz

2 жыл бұрын

@@nishashilpakar6991 In Star Plus

@aintyours7470

2 жыл бұрын

@@nishashilpakar6991 DW English!

@bytesteeve4345

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your email

@ggoddkkiller1342

2 жыл бұрын

Good documentary but sadly it's scientific part was lacking very badly such as ammonium nitrate was called ''an explosive'' over and over again while in reality it isn't an explosive at all and ammonium nitrate doesn't even BURN on it's own!! Ammonium nitrate is just a salt and mainly used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer. But it could be used for making explosives if it is mixed with explosives or fuels, for example the most common way of making explosive from it is mixing it with only 6% fuel oil!! The problem with ammonium nitrate it decomposes on heat and releases oxygen therefore the mixture would keep burning no matter what as fuel oil would get all oxygen needed from decomposing ammonium nitrate while tempeture of the mixture increasing rapidly. Until all the remaining ammonium nitrate decomposes at the same creating a gas explosion!! For example that orange cloud at Beirut explosion was nitrogen dioxide (Not ammonium oxide) forming from O 2 + N2 that ammonium nitrate pile just released. So in short ammonium nitrate didn't cause Beirut explosion rather it was ''the genius'' who decided to store ammonium nitrate with burnable fireworks and tires!! On it's own ammonium nitrate could stay in warehouse 12 for literally thousands of years AWAY from any burnable or explosive chemicals...

Such tragic events like this can never happen again. Corruption must be rooted out of government and business. Peace to all those who had their lives cut short.

The history of ammonium nitrate and its instability in storage makes it (still) hard to believe that this cargo could have been stored for even a day in the middle of a city….let alone for years.

I was telling a friend about the blast earlier. Thank you for the update.

I remember seeing this on the news when it was happening and I decided to go on Snapchat at the time and look at people's public stories in the area and seeing those videos up close that they posted just before the big blast thinking there is no way they just survived that... still gives me chilles thinking about watching someone post their last video not knowing it would be there last...

gilbert I'm so sorry for your loss. There's not much more I can come up with right now😥😥

*the young nurse whomst saved the babies, is a yung QUEEN, and God will watch over her, for a thousand years*

I feel for the man who lost his Fiancé, my condolences to you and your family.

How did that only kill 200? I am stunned by how many people managed to survive

@TheIMZ85

2 жыл бұрын

Time of the explosion and construction in Lebanon is mostly in concrete

@aoelp

2 жыл бұрын

There is at least another documentary mentioning evening time curfews at the time of explosion. Ironically Covid-19 may have indirectly saved many lives in Beirut due to people being more spread-out in the city. What a world we live in… 😬

@annegreengables6367

2 жыл бұрын

The grain inside the silos absorbed the shockwave in that direction.

Idk what came first the hospital or the location of the chemicals but who ever decided putting them THAT close to each other should be ASHAMED AND CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED!!!

My Warmest wishes to the people of Lebanon. Hope that from here, the Nation will jump to a height of Development and prosperity

@Skipbo000

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much. would you please send my family in Beirut some money - we are really struggling. I will check back here for your response.

@kingdingaling2469

Жыл бұрын

Those POS who are supposed to be running the world are purposefully destroying our world and the food supplies ‼️

Its sad to see Lebanese people and lebanon like this they are so kind and yet they get this truly sad