Beirut reeling after huge explosion
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The massive blast that killed at least 100 people and injured thousands more caused widespread damage across Lebanon’s capital
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SYRIA 
LEBANON
ISRAEL
Beirut

40km 25 miles
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Explosion site
Port of Beirut
BEIRUT

1km 0.6 miles
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Damage seen at least 3km away, encompassing area with more than 750,000 residents
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Explosion site: 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, used in fertilisers and bombs, stored since 2013
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Mediterranean Sea

BEIRUT CENTRAL DISTRICT

Grand Serail Government Palace damaged

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

Port buildings Severely damaged

PORT OF BEIRUT

Warehouses Destroyed or damaged

St. George Hospital Damaged

Sodeco Square mall Damaged

Hotel Dieu hospital Damaged

1km 0.6 miles
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Source: New York Times
Picture: Google Earth © GRAPHIC NEWS