What Visual Evidence Tells Us About What Caused The Beirut Explosion

What Visual Evidence Tells Us About What Caused The Beirut Explosion

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Biology, Social Studies

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The video discusses the massive explosion in Beirut, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding its cause. It examines video evidence showing the explosion's impact and dispels theories of a nuclear blast. The explosion was likely caused by confiscated explosive material. The event exacerbates Lebanon's economic crisis, affecting imports through the destroyed port.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial event that occurred at Beirut's port before the explosion?

A military attack

A fire

A large earthquake

A flood

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far away was the seismic monitor that detected the explosion's shockwave?

100 kilometers

245 kilometers

50 kilometers

500 kilometers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the timestamped footage shared by an outlet show?

A volcanic eruption

The exact cause of the explosion

The explosion's alignment with seismic activity

A nuclear blast

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was suggested as the cause of the large explosion in Beirut?

A chemical spill

A meteor strike

A nuclear bomb

Confiscated explosive materials

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic challenges was Lebanon facing at the time of the explosion?

A booming economy

A technological revolution

An economic crisis with inflation and famine threats

A surplus in imports