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For a list based on power or death toll see largest artificial non-nuclear explosions or the explosions section of list of accidents and disasters by death toll. This list also contains notable explosions that would not qualify for the articles mentioned above and is more detailed, especially for the latest centuries.
The explosions constituted what was then the loudest human-made sound in history, and could be heard in London. The largest single charge was the Lochnagar mine south of La Boisselle with 60,000 lb (27 t) of ammonal explosive. The mine created a crater 300 ft (90 m) across and 90 ft (30 m) deep, with a rim 15 ft (5 m) high.
This is a list of accidents and disasters by death toll. It shows the number of fatalities associated with various explosions , structural fires , flood disasters , coal mine disasters , and other notable accidents caused by negligence connected to improper architecture , planning , construction , design , and more.
A series of explosions at the Buncefield oil storage depot, described as the largest peacetime explosion in Europe, devastated the terminal and many surrounding properties. There were no fatalities. Total damages have been forecast as £750 million. December 19, 2007: T2 Laboratories explosion and fire.
Explosions in Europe by country (28 C) + Explosions in Ireland (2 C, 7 P) G. Grenade attacks in Europe (6 C, 18 P) I. Improvised explosive device bombings in Europe ...
RAF Fauld explosion, UK underground munitions storage depot in 1944, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history SS John Burke , a Liberty ship carrying ammunition, was hit by a kamikaze pilot and disintegrated in an enormous explosion on December 28, 1944.
This list may not reflect recent changes. Explosion * Largest artificial non-nuclear explosions + List of explosions; B. Blast injury; Blowback (steam engine)
Category: Explosions in Europe by country. ... Explosions in the United Kingdom (6 C, 3 P) This page was last edited on 16 August 2020, at 19:05 (UTC). ...