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 This Tuesday (4th August), a massive explosion in the evening hours rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut. The explosion occurred in the city's port area, killing at least 135 people and wounding about 5000. The Facts. The blast is said to have taken place at 6:07 pm local time near the Beirut port and central district. A massive smoke cloud accompanied by a thundering noise, shook the people of Beirut during the generally peaceful evening hours. The powerful gust created due to the blast is said to have pierced through cars, walls, and even entire houses. The explosion set off an earthquake of 3.3 on the Richter scale and its effects were even felt in Cyprus--240km away. Along with the disastrous loss of lives, the blast has also damaged the city economically with the Governor of Beirut, Marwan Abboud, saying that the mishap has resulted in US$ 90 billion worth of loss.  The (possible) Cause. According to Lebanese PM Hassan Diab, 2,750 metric tones of volatile ammonium nitrate, w