Explosions Collection (#15)

Bubble universes, artwork
Bubble universes. Conceptual computer artwork of universes formed from the same Big Bang event. Big Bang describes the expansion (inflation)

Bubble universe, artwork
Bubble universe. Conceptual computer artwork of one of many universes formed from the same Big Bang event. Big Bang describes the expansion (inflation)

German WWI War Loans poster
German war loans poster showing the looming body of a tank against a sky littered with shell explosions

Bomb Explosion
The explosion after a German bomb during World War I

RAF bombing German warship
An RAF biplane bombs a german warship off the coast of Africa during World War One. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Searchlights over St Pauls Cathedral
Searchlights pick out the menacing shape of a German Zeppelin flying a bombing raid over the capital during World War One

Blowing up bridge WWII
Blowing up bridge during World War II

Battle Menin Road Ridge 1917
Shells bursting on the main road to Zonnebeke running over newly captured ground at the Battle of Menin Road Ridge in France on the British front during World War I on 20th September 1917

Explosion 1917
Explosion in a house set on fire by the enemy in Mons-en-Chaussee in France on the British front during World War I in March 1917

Booby Trap
A British soldier sets off a booby trap on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in 1917

Mine explosion 1916
Mine explosion on the French front during World War I in 1916

Land Mine explosion 1918
Explosion of a land mine on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1918

Home Guard demonstration
During a Home Guard intensive training course at Osterley Park, in the west London suburbs, a car pulling a trailer, supposed to represent a tank

No Mans Land - A Study on the British Western Front
The war torn landscape of the Western Front during World War One. Very little is visible except for mud, far off explosions and burnt trees

Explosion in Victoria
Firemen deal with an explosion in Medway Street, Victoria, London. An interested crowd gathers to watch their progress

Floods, Cincinnati
Flooding at Cincinnati forces many to leave their homes, to which is added explosions of gas when mains are shattered

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"From devastating wars to powerful tests, they have shaped history and left lasting impacts. In this captivating collection of images, we witness the chaos and destruction caused by explosions throughout different eras. A World War I cartoon takes us back in time, showcasing the explosive nature of warfare during that period. Meanwhile, a better hole is created through an explosion, demonstrating how controlled blasts can be used for construction purposes. The haunting aftermath of a 1957 nuclear test reminds us of the long-lasting effects of such detonations – fall-out that lingers for years to come. On a more heroic note, a fireboat fearlessly battles flames at Colonial Wharf in East London, highlighting the bravery required to combat destructive forces. The sheer power unleashed by an atomic bomb explosion is captured in another striking image. It serves as a chilling reminder of humanity's ability to create weapons capable of immense devastation. Moving on from war zones, Italians in Somalia are seen dealing with an explosion's aftermath – evidence that explosions transcend borders and affect lives worldwide. In WWI on the Western Front at Longueval, France in 1916, Highlanders face both enemy fire and exploding shells as they fight valiantly for their cause. The Monte Bello atomic test showcases yet another chapter in mankind's exploration into harnessing explosive energy for various purposes. A Royal Air Force display poster from Hendon captures the awe-inspiring spectacle of aircraft breaking through sound barriers with thunderous booms. However, not all they can intentional or celebratory; scenes depicting fatal incidents like the Birmingham explosion remind us of their tragic consequences. Even under cover darkness Handley Page Hampden Bombers take flight - silent but deadly - reminding us that danger can strike unexpectedly even when unseen. Lastly, Home Guard practice sessions demonstrate how they were utilized as part of training exercises during times when nations stood united against common threats. "