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The Halifax Explosion: One of the Worst Disasters of World War I
TLDR The Halifax Explosion in 1917, caused by a collision between the SS Mont Blanc and the SS Emo, resulted in the death of 2,000 people, injuring thousands more, and causing extensive damage to the town of Halifax. It was the largest accidental explosion in history and had significant impacts on relief efforts and transportation.
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The Halifax Explosion in 1917 resulted in the death of 2,000 people in the harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia, making it one of the worst disasters of World War I.
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The Halifax Explosion occurred due to a delay in the departure of the SS Emo and the presence of the SS Mont Blanc, two ships involved in transporting supplies during World War I.
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The SS Mont Blanc and the SS Emo were involved in a collision due to a dispute over right of way, leading to the Halifax Explosion.
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The collision between the SS Mont Blanc and the SS Emo caused the Mont Blanc to catch fire and eventually explode, leading to the Halifax Explosion.
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The Halifax Explosion was the largest explosion in human history at the time, resulting in the immediate death of 1,600 people, injuring at least 9,000, destroying thousands of homes, and causing extensive damage to the town of Halifax and the nearby town of Dartmouth.
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The Halifax Explosion cut off Europe from the rest of North America, relief efforts were hampered by snow, and the crew of the Mont Blanc were the only ones who knew the ship was going to explode.
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The Halifax explosion is the largest accidental explosion in history and one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever.
