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.
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