An explosion is a rapid expansion in volume of a given amount of matter associated with an extreme outward release of energy, usually with the generation of high temperatures and release of high-pressure gases.

6 days ago · PROMONTORY, Utah — Emergency crews responded to a rural Northrop Grumman facility in Box Elder County after an explosion decimated the building early Wednesday morning, leaving what remains burning in a fire. Deputy Chief Kade Palmer with the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office said the explosion took place around 7:30 a.m. on April 16.

Apr 13, 2025 · Multiple people were injured on Sunday when a two-story house collapsed in Austin, Texas, and at least 23 other homes were damaged after witnesses reported hearing a huge explosion, authorities said.

Nov 14, 2024 · A massive explosion this week at a food dye factory in Louisville, Kentucky, left two people dead and a dozen others injured as smoke billowed out of torn metal structures and rubble.

Nov 13, 2024 · Drone footage shows damage from the explosion at a chemical facility in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday.

Apr 13, 2025 · K. Selca, owner of KXSR Labs, says she heard and felt the explosion when it happened. "I was sitting in my office working on my current project and felt the shockwave at the same time my windows ...

Nov 12, 2024 · LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two employees of a Louisville manufacturing plant were killed and several others were injured after an explosion Tuesday afternoon. The explosion shattered windows and...