What Really Happens When Ammo Burns

BoomBlastExplosion on Instagram: "Expectation: a beautiful, sky-high finale. Reality: an instant, ground-level warzone. This clip shows exactly what happens when a high-mass propellant load detonates before liftoff. The lantern’s gentle glow transforms into a violent surge of uncontrolled chemical energy, turning a celebration into a full-scale combustion event. What you’re seeing is a textbook failure in event safety planning—because the safe-distance radius should always scale with the total e

Catastrophic Failures in Firearms and Ammunition Attributed to Propellant Issues, Metal Fatigue, High Pressure, Incorrect Ammunition, and Other Factors

Misfire in Blasting: Causes and Management A misfire in blasting refers to the incomplete or failed detonation of explosives in a blast round. This can pose significant safety hazards and operational inefficiencies in mining, quarrying, and construction activities. Understanding the causes of misfires and how to manage them is critical to ensuring safe and effective blasting operations. Causes of Misfire in Blasting Faulty Detonators: Electrical or non-electric detonators may fail due to manufac