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Explosions: Most Dramatic Photos
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Dramatic Explosions Through Time
They can be natural or manmade, intentional or accidental. Some of them are small and controlled; others have had unspeakable consequences. But no matter the nature of an explosion, it can create some unforgettable, haunting images. Pictured: a nuclear explosion in Mururoa Atoll in 1971.
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Jan 01, 1971
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