記録が伝えること
- 時期
- 1769年8月18日
- 種類
- イベント
- 座標
- 45.54° N, 10.21° E
配置: coordinates of the event it links, Brescia explosion。
概要
Brescia Explosion: The city of Brescia, Italy is devastated when the Church of San Nazaro is struck by lightning. The resulting fire ignites 200,000 lb (90,000 kg) of gunpowder being stored there, causing a massive explosion, which destroys 1/6 of the city and kills 3,000 people.
Brescia explosion
Disaster in Italy in 1769
The Brescia explosion occurred in 1769 in Brescia when a large store of gunpowder exploded after a lightning strike, causing extensive destruction and many deaths. Claims that as many as 6,000 people died in the explosion place the event high on lists of accidents and disasters by death toll.
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