The Day Texas Exploded: The Deadliest Industrial Accident in U.S. History

The Texas City Disaster of 1947 remains the deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history. In this episode of the Yore Town Podcast on the Beard Laws Network, we investigate the catastrophic SS Grand Camp explosion—a tragedy caused by 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate that changed Texas history and safety regulations forever.

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If you are looking for US history facts or an industrial disasters documentary, this episode breaks down exactly how the largest non-nuclear explosion ever recorded actually happened. We explore the timeline of the blast, the chemical hazards explained, and the controversial legal aftermath where the government was found "not liable."

In this video, we cover:

The SS High Flyer and SS Grand Camp explosions.

Why the fire department was wiped out in seconds.

The 5,000+ injuries and the mass civil lawsuit.

How ammonium nitrate created a tidal wave that destroyed the port.

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Chapters

00:00 The Texas City Disaster: A Tragic Morning
03:18 Understanding Ammonium Nitrate and Its Risks
11:02 The Catastrophic Explosion and Its Aftermath
16:59 Lessons Learned and Historical Significance

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