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Lebanon explosion: What is ammonium nitrate, which authorities claim to be behind the blast

Under normal storage conditions and without very high heat, it is difficult to ignite ammonium nitrate, says expert.

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Aftermath of a massive explosion is seen in in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

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Massive blast sends seismic shock across Beirut, causing thousands of casualties

The blast had occurred in the port area where there are warehouses housing explosives. It was not immediately clear what caused the blast or what kind of explosives were in the warehouses

This picture taken on August 4, 2020 shows a general view of destruction at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut following a massive explosion there.

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Aftermath of a massive explosion is seen in in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

Lebanon explosion: What is ammonium nitrate, which authorities claim to be behind the blast

This picture taken on August 4, 2020 shows a general view of destruction at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut following a massive explosion there.

Massive blast sends seismic shock across Beirut, causing thousands of casualties

Aftermath of a massive explosion is seen in Beirut on August 4, 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital.

Timeline of blasts in Lebanon

Poll-ready: An official carrying ballot papers in Colombo.

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