Materials that detonate, in which the front of the chemical reaction moves through the material faster than the speed of sound, are called “high explosives.” In contrast, materials that …

Detonating explosives, such as TNT and dynamite, are characterized by extremely rapid decomposition and development of high pressure, whereas deflagrating explosives, such as …

19 hours ago · An engineering faculty member at the University of Nevada, Reno explains how explosives engineers shape mining, medicine and more.

Jan 13, 2025 · "I came across some C4 explosives, a rifle, a lot of a lot of fake IDs, a lot of firemen stuff, a lot of police force stuff, and it just looked like it was fake, you know," Carraway said....

Jan 6, 2026 · An Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson said the court was sent vials that tested positive for a "homemade explosive substance."

The term includes, but is not limited to, black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) mixtures, safety fuses, squibs, mixed binary explosives, and …

Oct 11, 2025 · At least 19 people remained missing after a powerful explosion ripped through a central Tennessee ammunition plant early Friday, rattling residents for miles and leaving a half …

5 days ago · Low explosives burn comparatively slowly when ignited, and are employed as propellants in firearms and guns; they are also used in blasting. Examples include gunpowder …

Jan 6, 2026 · The Arizona Supreme Court building was evacuated on Jan. 5 after a package contained a "suspicious substance," authorities said.

Explosives are materials that produce violent chemical or nuclear reactions. These reactions generate large amounts of heat and gas in a fraction of a second. Shock waves produced by …