explosions

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

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Iranian state media had earlier reported that local officials in Bandar Abbas were investigating after explosions were heard.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Other tests have ended in explosions, including one last June that shook homes miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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