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Explosions

August 13, 2015;

China’s northern city of Tianjin has been hit by massive explosions, with more than 300 people injured and at least seven dead. A shipment of explosives blew up in the port city; the force of the first explosion was equivalent to three tons of TNT and triggering further explosions. The second, half a minute later, was equivalent to 21 tons. It is thought to be an industrial accident.

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