Footage from near the Strait of Hormuz shows a Palau-flagged oil tanker ablaze after what Oman’s maritime security centre said was a hit from an unidentified projectile. At least three ships have been struck in the area. More than 150 others have dropped anchor to avoid entering the strait. | Al Jazeera English

Even though tankers carry thousands of tons of flammable fuel around the world, you don't hear of them exploding. Have you ever asked yourself why? If a car catches fire, it often results in a fireball. Why doesn't the same happen with ships? ----------------------WITH THANKS----------------------- ★ Images used under license from Shutterstock.com Tanker - MaxWebb / Shutterstock.com World Map - Ekler / Shutterstock.com” ★ IMAGES Nitrogen Canisters - Jason Woodhead - CC-BY - https://creativecommo