Beirut blast: Netizens shocked to see devastating effects captured in satellite images

destruction wrought by massive explosion in Leban’s capital Beirut on August 4 was evident in ims captured from . SkySat craft, operated by US-based company Planet, captured detailed pictures of port of Beirut both before and after dely blast, which killed at least 135 people and injured over 5,000.

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Ar company Maxar Techlogies also shared ims snapped by its satellites.  bird's-eye view shows numerous buildings flattened by explosion and a semi-circular chunk cut out of port. 

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Reacting to devastating effects of Beirut blast, netizens said that y could t fathom level of destruction caused by explosion. Many buildings at port were shattered, while a cruise ship near site was completely kcked over by tragic incident. 

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aftermath of Beirut blast

 Beruit blast has left nearly 300,000 people homeless, Goverr Abboud informed on Wednesday. As per reports, powerful blast occurred after fire reached a warehouse containing nearly 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate near city port.

Half of city’s buildings have been severely damd and hospitals are overwhelmed because of soaring number of blast’s victims. An investigation to find exact trigger of explosion is underway, however, officials are blaming tons of ammonium nitrate stored inside safe house for destruction. 

Leban has received humanitarian assistance from various countries, including Kuwait, Qatar, Iran, and Greece. Health Minister’s viser Reda Al Moussawi is reported to have informed that authorities are also waiting for aid from or countries and list includes Russia, UAE, UK and France.

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