10K views · 86 reactions | A rare 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Sparta, North Carolina Sunday morning -- the strongest since 1916. https://bit.ly/3kutqVy Credit: Adam Whitley via Storyful | FOX6 News Milwaukee | Facebook

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Why Was the Beirut Blast So Powerful? 💥😱 On August 4, 2020, Beirut was rocked by one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded. The cause? A neglected stockpile of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, left in a port warehouse for over six years. When a nearby fire spread, it ignited the chemicals—creating a shockwave equal to a 3.3 magnitude earthquake. 💥 Windows shattered 10 km away, over 200 people lost their lives, and thousands were injured. The blast was felt across countries. 👉 A