Overview
2020 Beirut Explosion refers to a massive explosion that occurred in Beirut, Lebanon in early August 2020. Footage of the explosion, which showed an enormous mushroom cloud, widely circulated on social media. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.
Background
On August 4th, 2020, an enormous explosion erupted in Beirut, Lebanon. Immediately after, footage of the blast began circulating on Twitter (shown below).
Footage of the Explosion in #Beirut #Lebanon a few minutes ago. Praying for the safety of everyone. pic.twitter.com/6Q3y6A6DxL
— Fady Roumieh (@FadyRoumieh) August 4, 2020
Developments
Shortly after, additional videos of the explosion began circulating (shown below).
RAW FOOTAGE: Massive explosion shakes Lebanon’s capital Beirut; no word yet on cause or casualties
AbirGhattas</a> <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/U0OgSxVGZc">pic.twitter.com/U0OgSxVGZc</a></p>— Breaking911 (Breaking911) August 4, 2020
— INTELSky (@Intel_Sky) August 4, 2020
That day, reporter Joyce Karam tweeted that two explosions had occurred in Beirut, with one at the Port of Beirut and one near the residence of Lebanon Prime Minister Saad Hariri (shown below).
BREAKING: Explosions in Beirut #Lebanon
• 2 explosions in last 15 min
• One at Port, one inside Beirut
• Reports it’s near ex PM Hariri residence in city center
• Second very loud, shook city, houses
• This week is International Tribunal verdict into killing of Rafik Hariri— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) August 4, 2020
That day, reporter Heshmat Alavi tweeted a video of the explosion, stating that the Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan stated “a ship carrying fireworks exploded in Beirut Port” (shown below).
Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan says a ship carrying fireworks exploded in Beirut Port, via
DavidADaoud</a>.<a href="https://t.co/fhjrp2LK0h">pic.twitter.com/fhjrp2LK0h</a></p>— Heshmat Alavi (HeshmatAlavi) August 4, 2020
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External References
Source: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/2020-beirut-explosion