World

Massive Blast Rips Through Tianjin, China

Twin blasts lit up the night in Tianjin, China killing at least fifty people and injuring hundreds.  The cause of the explosion is not known at this time, but the two blasts were measured at 2.3 and 2.9 on the Richter scale.  Check out the New York Times for some interesting imagery analysis of the blast site.

You've reached your daily free article limit.

Subscribe and support our veteran writing staff to continue reading.

Get Full Ad-Free Access For Just $0.50/Week

Enjoy unlimited digital access to our Military Culture, Defense, and Foreign Policy coverage content and support a veteran owned business. Already a subscriber?

Twin blasts lit up the night in Tianjin, China killing at least fifty people and injuring hundreds.  The cause of the explosion is not known at this time, but the two blasts were measured at 2.3 and 2.9 on the Richter scale.  Check out the New York Times for some interesting imagery analysis of the blast site.

About Jack Murphy View All Posts

Jack served as a Sniper and Team Leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a Senior Weapons Sergeant on a Military Free Fall team in 5th Special Forces Group. Having left the military in 2010, he graduated from Columbia with a BA in political science. Murphy is the author of Reflexive Fire, Target Deck, Direct Action, and Gray Matter Splatter. His memoir, "Murphy's Law" is due for a 2019 release and can be pre-ordered now.

COMMENTS

You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article.

More from SOFREP

REAL EXPERTS.
REAL NEWS.

Join SOFREP for insider access and analysis.

TRY 14 DAYS FREE

Already a subscriber? Log In