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Appalling cyberspace, Tianjin explosion equivalent to 21 tons of TNT bombs

Since last night (12/08), the virtual world shocked by the news of the explosion of a warehouse in Tianjin, China. To illustrate the enormity of the blast in Tianjin, netizens busy to upload photos and videos featuring flames devoured Tianjin.

The incident occurred around 23:30 am Wednesday when China. According to the BBC (13/08), local media China stated when a huge explosion was caused by hazardous chemicals stored in the warehouse west of Tianjin.

Based on data from the China Earthquake Networks Centre, the first chemical explosion equivalent to three tons of TNT bombs. Making matters worse, a second explosion equivalent to 21 tons of TNT bomb blast! As a result, the blast was said by local residents to cause earthquakes.

"I looked out the window and the sky was already red. I saw a second explosion, and it is a terrible disaster. Everyone is leaving their apartment because he thought it was an earthquake. All very chaotic," said Monica Andrews, a Canadian teacher.

Tianjin condition after blast

Thousands of vehicles believed involved sold out on fire

Warehouse explosion hazardous chemicals was also called scorch and break the glass almost all multi-storey apartment in the vicinity. The death toll was recorded at 17 people, injured 400 people 32 of them critically.

Some YouTube users try to uncover the reason for the enormous explosion, given the Chinese authorities have not revealed the results of their investigation. Most YouTubers believe if the explosion was caused by the explosion of a tank of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or propane (LPG).

"It seems that the first tank explosion liquid containing chemical substances that possibility is LNG. It is seen from the air pressure generated. While the second explosion may occur due to the barrage of blasts from the warehouse simultaneously," said YouTubers, RH MacDonald