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Impact of Beirut blast massive, shockwaves felt in Cyprus

The impact of the blast that tore through Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Tuesday was so strong that citizens of the island of Cyprus, 240 kms away from the site of the explosion felt it.

In Cyprus, residents reported two large bangs in quick succession. Videos confirmed that the Beirut blast could be seen from the coast of Cyprus and was heard as far as inland capital Nicosia.

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