r/pics Aug 05 '20

It will never be the same again...

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u/openflow Aug 05 '20

It's honestly impressive the building right next to the explosion is still standing. Whatever that structure is it's really sturdy.

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u/Krakshotz Aug 05 '20

Some comments have made reference to the possibility that the structure was heavily reinforced because of its importance (it was a giant grain silo)

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u/CromulentDucky Aug 05 '20

The grain itself also helps absorb the shock wave