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The Halifax Explosion

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The catastrophic event of December 6, 1917, unfolds with the collision of the French munitions ship Mont Blanc and the Norwegian vessel Imo in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This tragic accident ignited a massive explosion, resulting in the largest man-made blast before the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Accompanied by a deadly tsunami, the disaster obliterated the city and claimed over two thousand lives in an instant, highlighting the profound impact of maritime accidents and the fragility of urban life in the face of unforeseen calamities.

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The Halifax Explosion, Emily Hahn, Ken Cuthbertson

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