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In April 1947, Texas City became the site of the deadliest industrial accident in American history. A ship loaded with ammonium nitrate exploded in the port, triggering a chain of blasts that devastated the city, killed hundreds, and left thousands injured. In this episode, we explore the build-up, the blast, and the staggering aftermath of a disaster so massive it registered on seismographs and changed safety regulations forever.
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