explosions

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Pasadena officials are warning that residents may hear helicopters, controlled explosions and simulated weapons fire as the U.S. military conducts a training exercise in the northeast area of the city Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Locals told us they had heard at least three massive explosions.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

When AFP visited, explosions rang repeatedly through the burning hot air, as blasts split stone for mining.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

These enormous explosions release clouds of charged particles and magnetic energy into space.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

But most astonishing of all, the force of the explosions actually lifted the enormous giant clear off his feet, like a rocket.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl