Halifax Explosion

The Halifax Explosion was a catastrophic event that occurred on December 6, 1917, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was caused by a collision between two ships in the harbor, one of which was carrying explosives. The explosion resulted in a huge blast that destroyed much of the city, including buildings, homes, and ships. The death toll was in the thousands, and many more were injured. The disaster had a profound impact on the people of Halifax, as well as on Canada as a whole. It led to major changes in safety regulations for shipping and transportation of hazardous materials, and it remains one of the deadliest accidents in Canadian history.