Halifax to Texas: Largest non-nuclear explosions in history

An explosive-laden cargo ship collided with another vessel in the harbour of Halifax in 1917 - the result of which was the largest man-made explosion until the first nuclear blast. Here is a look at the largest non-nuclear explosions in history.

Hyderabad: At least 100 people were killed and around 4,000 others wounded in two huge explosions that rocked Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday.

The explosions sent shockwaves across the bustling city of Beirut, bursting out windows and shaking buildings.

Though the exact reason for the trigger is not yet known, President Michel Aoun said 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate had been stored unsafely in a warehouse for six years. The chemical is highly explosive when it comes into contact with fire - and when it explodes, ammonium nitrate can release toxic gases including nitrogen oxides and ammonia gas.

Read: WATCH: Dramatic video of explosion that rocked Beirut

With this, the Beirut tragedy will be listed among the worst non-nuclear explosions in world history.

Here is a list of earlier devastating non-nuclear explosions:

List of largest non-nuclear explosions