America's Forbidden Industrial Accident

Опубликовано: 01 Ноябрь 2024
на канале: IT'S HISTORY

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The Texas City Disaster, one of the worst industrial accidents in U.S. history, occurred on April 16, 1947, when a fire on the SS Grandcamp, docked in the Port of Texas City, caused its cargo to explode.The blast triggered a chain reaction, causing further fires and explosions on nearby ships and in industrial facilities. This tragic event highlighted the dangers of transporting hazardous materials and led to significant changes in regulations and safety practices in the chemical industry.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 Uncover the Story of the Texas City Disaster
2:18 The Origins of Texas City
4:01 Mysterious Smoke from the S.S. Grand Camp
4:51 A Seemingly Normal Wednesday Turns Into a Calamity
6:09 The Chain Reaction Blotted Out the Sun
8:06 Texas City Was Left in Shambles
9:04 Investigating the Texas City Disaster
11:48 The Aftermath of the Texas City Disaster

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