Explosion in Beirut, Lebanon

On August 4, 2020, a heavy explosion in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon, killed over a hundred people and left many hundred thousand homeless. The explosion took place in the harbour area at 18:08 local time. It was probably caused by a large quantity of ammonium nitrate stored at a warehouse in the port.

High resolution satellite image of the damaged harbour of Beirut, Lebanon. Source: © 2020 European Space Imaging

The DLR/ZKI maps show the damage situation on August 5, 2020. After comparing a pre-event-scene with this post-event-image, both with a very high special resolution, it is possible to give an overview of the affected area and an estimation of the damage extent.

THW shows Foreign Minister Heiko Maas the current situation after the explosion in the harbour of Beirut using ZKI map products. Source: THW/Georgia Pfleiderer

Lebanon – Industrial accident in Beirut – P03 – Overview Map

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Creation Date 12. August 2020

Lebanon – Industrial accident in Beirut – P02 – Change Detection Map

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Creation Date 11. August 2020

Lebanon – Industrial accident in Beirut – P01 – Damage Assessment Map

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Creation Date 07. August 2020