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

Residents of the Israeli town of Shomera near the border with Lebanon said they hear explosions and see smoke rising from the direction of Lebanon all day and night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

The Playa Grande Resort in Baja had white curtains, white tile, white carpets, and explosions of lush white flowers.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart