detonation
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The first detonation was believed to have involved "black powder corresponding to pyrotechnic material stored at the site," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
A U.S. servicemember died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian attack drone, according to U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
At the instant of detonation, an exhausted Dickman was drifting in and out of sleep, his feet resting on luggage.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
She said: "Substantial protective measures were installed, including the erection of walls and the digging of trenches to mitigate the impact of any detonation and reduce ground shock."
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Trinity fireball at 25 thousandths of a second after detonation, witnessed by Lawrence and others from a watching post twenty miles from the test site.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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