explosions
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Johann Goldammer, head of the Global Fire Monitoring Center, a research and advisory group in Germany, said extended hot dry spells and the deterioration of old ammunition are making explosions more likely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He has denied responsibility for the explosions and appeared before a court in Hamburg in June.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
When she heard explosions, she ran to her father and asked what was happening, he said, but he did not have the heart to tell her, saying they were fireworks for a wedding.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Very massive stars can end their lives in supernova explosions, but such events are relatively uncommon.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
The thunder of the guns swells to a single heavy roar and then breaks up again into separate explosions.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
