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The 1919 Torrent, Kentucky Nitro Explosion
Sep 6, 2025 ·
19m 8s
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In 1919, a nitroglycerin explosion near Torrent, Kentucky, killed four men and leveled a factory. Today we tell the story of that tragedy and the explosive history of oil well...
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In 1919, a nitroglycerin explosion near Torrent, Kentucky, killed four men and leveled a factory. Today we tell the story of that tragedy and the explosive history of oil well “torpedoes” in Appalachia.
It’s another one of the Stories of Appalachia. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast if you haven’t done so already.
You’ll find us wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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It’s another one of the Stories of Appalachia. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast if you haven’t done so already.
You’ll find us wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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| Author | Steve Gilly |
| Organization | Steve Gilly |
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