Facts and lessons related to the explosion accident in Tianjin Port, China

B. Zhao ()
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B. Zhao: Taiyuan University of Technology

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2016, vol. 84, issue 1, No 38, 707-713

Abstract: Abstract This paper presents facts related to the explosion accident that occurred on August 12, 2015, in Tianjin Port, China. Two serious explosions occurred continuously. Six large fire points and dozens of small ones occurred, and they resulted in heavy casualties and property losses. This paper discusses the catastrophe, causes, and related emergency response.

Keywords: Explosion; Casualties; Hazardous material; Tianjin Port (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/s11069-016-2403-0

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