The Molasses Flood

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:earthquake
gptkbp:caused_by significant property damage
tank failure
gptkbp:created a wave of molasses 25 feet high
gptkbp:encouraged investigations into industrial practices
gptkbp:exhibited_at thousands of residents
gptkbp:followed_by increased public awareness of industrial safety
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Molasses Flood
gptkbp:influenced safety regulations for industrial storage tanks
gptkbp:inspired books and documentaries
gptkbp:is_affected_by nearby buildings
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in academic studies
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials and plaques in Boston
gptkbp:is_considered one of the strangest disasters in history
gptkbp:is_involved_in 2.3 million gallons of molasses
a large storage tank
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Great_Molasses_Flood
gptkbp:is_part_of Boston history
gptkbp:led_to lawsuits against the United States Industrial Alcohol Company
gptkbp:location gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:occurs_in January 15, 1919
gptkbp:reports_to local newspapers
gptkbp:resulted_in 21 deaths
150 injuries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chet_Faliszek
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4