Chapter 7. Explosions

Explosions

There are many types of explosions. Natural explosions include those produced by volcanoes, as discussed in Chapter 4, "Volcanic Activity." Man-made explosions include bombs, both nuclear and conventional. Typically, when we think of an explosion, we envision a fiery ball. These chemical explosions are the focus of this chapter.

Creating Explosive Forces

Creating a convincing explosion is a lengthy task. Unlike the effects in previous chapters, explosions have a beginning, middle, and end. Their entire life span must be taken into account. It's not about creating a single look, but three individual looks. The explosion begins ...

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