Question

True or False: The ammonium nitrate explosion in West, Texas in April 2013 is one example where the fatalities could have been reduced or eliminated if the public was located further away from the site of the incident

Answer 1

The fatalities in the West, Texas ammonium nitrate explosion in April 2013 could have been reduced or eliminated if the public was located further away from the site of the incident.

Step-by-step explanation:

True. The West, Texas ammonium nitrate explosion in April 2013 was a result of a fire at a fertilizer plant that caused the ignition of a large amount of ammonium nitrate. The explosion was powerful enough to level nearby buildings and caused fatalities and injuries. If the public had been located further away from the site of the incident, the fatalities could have been reduced or even eliminated. The explosion demonstrated the need for proper storage and handling of hazardous materials like ammonium nitrate.