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Natural
Explosions can occur in nature. Most natural explosions arise from volcanic processes of various sorts. Explosive volcanic eruptions occur when magma rising from below has much dissolved gas in it; the reduction of pressure as the magma rises causes the gas to bubble out of solution, resulting in a rapid increase in volume. Explosions also occur as a result of impact events. Explosions can also occur outside of Earth in the universe in events such as supernova. Explosions frequently occur during Bushfires in Eucalyptus forests where the volatile oils in the tree tops suddenly combust[1].
[edit]Chemical
Main article: Explosive material
The most common artificial explosives are chemical explosives, usually involving a rapid and violent oxidation reaction that produces large amounts of hot gas. Gunpowder was the first explosive to be discovered and put to use. Other notable early developments in chemical explosive technology were Frederick Augustus Abel's development of nitrocellulose in 1865 and Alfred Nobel's invention of dynamite in 1866.
[edit]Nuclear
Main article: Effects of nuclear explosions
A nuclear weapon is a type of explosive weapon that derives its destructive force from the nuclear reaction of fission or from a combination of fission and fusion. As a result, even a nuclear weapon with a small yield is significantly more powerful than the largest conventional explosives available, with a single weapon capable of destroying an entire city.
[edit]Electrical
A high current electrical fault can create an electrical explosion by forming a high energy electrical arc which rapidly vaporizes metal and insulation material. Also, excessive magnetic pressure within an ultra-strong electromagnet can cause a magnetic explosion.
[edit]Vapour
Boiling liquid expanding vapour explosions are a type of explosion that can occur when a vessel containing a pressurized liquid is ruptured, causing a rapid increase in volume as the liquid evaporates.
[edit]Astronomical
Among the largest known explosions in the universe are supernovae, which result from stars exploding, and gamma ray bursts, whose nature is still in some dispute. Solar flares are an example of explosion common on the Sun, and presumably on most other stars as well. The energy source for solar flare activity comes from the tangling of magnetic field lines resulting from the rotation of the Sun's conductive plasma.
[edit]Mechanical
Strictly a physical process, as opposed to chemical or nuclear, eg, a the bursting of a sealed or partially-sealed container under internal pressure is often referred to as a 'mechanical explosion'. Examples include an overheated boiler or a simple tin can of beans tossed into a fire. A BLEVE (see above) is one type of mechanical explosion, but depending on the contents of the container, the effects can be dramatically more serious - consider a propane tank in the midst of a fire. In such a case, to the limited effects of the simple mechanical explosion when the tank fails are added the chemical explosion resulting from the released (initially liquid and then almost instanteaously gaseous) propane in the presence of an ignition source. For this reason, emergency workers often differentiate between the two events.
before the soundwave after the explosion that was interesting to see. normally one would not be able to see it with the naked eye i think just be able to see it on film. am i right?
By perea4091 1247525629 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removethe sound wave is not sound is sound barrier but only airplanes jets fast can break it and is amazing
By vatofredy 1248631974 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removethank you for the correction. like i said i never noticed that it was able to be seen on film as compared to the naked eye, one does not see it.
By perea4091 1248811467 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removehave you seen videos of jets passing the sound barrier ? its pretty amazing i have one of those videos
By vatofredy 1248816810 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removeseen one like that why don't you post it on Metacafe I would like to see it. will keep an eye out for it if you do post it
By perea4091 1248817363 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removeshould be up in about in some hours
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