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explosion

Term

A violent, sudden release of energy resulting from powders or gases undergoing instantaneous ignition or from some other means of detonation, often accompanied by a force producing great amounts of heat, major structural damages, shock waves and flying shrapnel.

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Publication year

2004

Definition source URL

http://www.eionet.eu.int/GEMET

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EEA

Organisation full name

European Environment Agency

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Long definition

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