Explosion
Explosion in military affairs is a term that refers to a sudden and significant change in the nature and conduct of warfare due to the introduction of new technologies, doctrines, strategies, or tactics.
In military affairs, explosions are often used as weapons to destroy or damage targets, such as enemy personnel, vehicles, buildings, or infrastructure. Explosive weapons can be delivered by various means, such as artillery shells, rockets, missiles, bombs, grenades, mines, or improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Depending on the type and design of the explosive weapon, different effects can be achieved, such as blast, fragmentation, penetration, incendiary, or thermobaric.
Blast effects are caused by the shock wave and overpressure generated by the detonation, which can crush, rupture, or displace objects and structures.
Fragmentation effects are caused by the shrapnel or debris propelled by the explosion, which can pierce, cut, or injure targets.
Penetration effects are caused by the kinetic energy of a shaped charge or an explosively formed projectile, which can perforate or breach armored targets.
Incendiary effects are caused by the heat or fire produced by the explosion, which can ignite or melt targets.
Thermobaric effects are caused by the enhanced blast and heat of an explosion that uses oxygen from the surrounding air, which can create a vacuum or a fuel-air explosion. Explosive weapons can have devastating humanitarian impacts on civilians and civilian infrastructure, especially when used in populated.
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