Mont-Tayloric Earthquake

On December, 6th, 1917, an unexpected explosion at Halifax, Harbour front had left the citizens of the Nova Scotia capital and the rest of Canada devastated. Five minutes after 9:00 a.m on that day, hundreds of people were killed and thousands were severely injured by the impact.
A collision of two ships on the harbour due to miscommunication left everything destroyed during the time of WWI. The crash had led to the French munitions ship, the SS Mont-Blanc to blow up in flames. Caused by impact from the Norwegian ship, the SS Imo had allowed gallons of flammable liquid to spill all over the SS Mont-Blanc inside, and on the deck. Trying not to worsen the situation, the SS Imo began reversing away from the Mont-Blanc. However, this increased the level of danger because the Imo reversing was causing strong friction between the ships. Ultimately, leading to the gasoline, and fluid to catch on fire due to the extreme heat.
Before the ship exploded the crew of the SS Mont-Blanc had escaped.
As seconds passed by, the fire was becoming more, and more uncontrollable. Soon enough, many citizens began to notice to fire and were excited by it. They came close to the windows, or even went outside to see what they thought was spectacular. Within minutes the Mont-Blanc had finally exploded. Killing innocent civilians instantly, or severely injuring them. Many of those who went out to see the sight were left blind, or dead. Although, even though the worst had seemed over there was more yet to come. Following the explosion was a tsunami created by the aftermath of it. Leaving the city of Halifax
destroyed.
Citizens of the city were not expecting an event as horrible as this. Most of them were carrying on their normal lives without knowing anything. Moreover, people were intrigued by the sparks flying from the ships, and the bright flames that shot out. However, after the tragedy had occurred, people were left in tears mourning for their family, friends, and homes. A young girl named Sylvia Andrews said, “If my family and I weren’t so excited to see what was happening they might have still been here with me today. I miss my friends, and my parents but, I especially hate seeing my hometown shattered with everything destroyed.” The people of Halifax had experienced extensive amounts of suffering due to the explosion, a tsunami, and a blizzard that had occurred the following day. Truly making it one of the largest tragedies occurring in Canada.
The people of Halifax mourned together for the 2000 people that had died, and worked to rebuild the city it was before. Support from various sources was given in order to help Halifax overcome the hardships of the aftermath of the explosion.