Boston's Great Molasses Flood

On January 15, 1919, Boston experienced one of the most bizarre and tragic incidents in its history – the Great Molasses Flood. In the city's North End, a massive storage tank containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst, unleashing a towering wave of thick syrup that traveled at approximately 35 miles per hour. The flood devastated the area, engulfing streets, damaging buildings, and overturning vehicles. The torrent of molasses trapped and drowned 21 people and injured over 150, creating a chaotic and nightmarish scene. The disaster was attributed to the failure of the tank, built hastily and inadequately to meet the growing demand for molasses, often used in munitions manufacturing during World War I. The Great Molasses Flood remains a unique and tragic event in Boston's history, serving as a stark reminder of the importance of industrial safety and the unpredictable nature of such disasters.

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