The rocket was supposed to be able to blow up like this, that’s why the flight termination system is installed. Also SpaceX has to get certified for launching from Boca Chica which means that all the government agencies that could get involved have already given their permission for this sort of event occurring.

RUD was <1km, likely around 100-250m (speculation) from the flash in stream. Debris probably at most a 1km radius around, and this is land they bought and will clean up (obviously).

> It also rained down toxic debris over a 10 km radius of pristine land

Do you have a citation for the toxicity or the range of the debris?

I haven't seen reporting on either of those facts, so I'd love to learn more.

What part of the rocket is toxic?

I'd be impressed if debris could travel 10km from a RUD at <1km.

Onboard the fuel is methane (evaporates) and lox(just oxygen). What toxic debris do you imagine rained down? Who knows better than spacex what they're doing? The EPA?

Why? There isn't much, if any, toxical chemicals involved.

How? Please explain.