Crews extinguish massive fire after 'bleve explosion' reported at Pasadena chemical plant. It appeared that there was one large fire and several smaller ones in the surrounding area. Video shows what appears to be smoking tanks with burn marks surrounding the facility. https://abc13.com/12991302/ | ABC13 Houston

SAN JUANICO: 40 AÑOS DE UNA TRAGEDIA INOLVIDABLE. El 19 de noviembre de 1984, a las 5:40 a.m., #SanJuanIxhuatepec, conocido como “San Juanico”, vivió un de los peores catástrofes del Valle de #México. Una #fuga de gas en una planta de #PEMEX provocó una serie de 3xplosi*nes #BLEVE (3xplos*ón de Vapores que se expanden al hervir el líquido), con llamas que alcanzaron los 500 metros de altura y destruyeron viviendas cercanas. El desastre dejó más de 500 personas sin vida, miles de heridos y marcó

THE PHYSICS OF A FIREBALL: THE BLEVE 💥 What you see in this video is a BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) involving an LPG truck. It is one of the most feared events in process engineering. ⚙️ How it Happens: Pressurization: A liquid (like propane) is kept under high pressure in a sealed tank, allowing it to stay liquid even above its boiling point. Structural Failure: Usually caused by external fire, the tank metal weakens and eventually tears. Instant Vaporization: When the tank