explosions

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Iranian media reported that explosions were heard to the east of the city.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

These rare explosions can shine at least 10 times brighter in visible light than ordinary supernovae.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

It's also used to fiery explosions, which several of its Starship test flights have ended in.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“It’s a neurochemical con job. It’s just synaptic, electronic explosions in your brain. It’s just a meat computer,” he says, bursting into his infectious, double bass laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Still on his knees, weeping, Humbaba trembled as another series of explosions rocked his innermost world.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda