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  2. Exploding tree - Wikipedia

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    Trees can explode when struck by lightning. [3] [15] [16] [17] The strong electric current is carried mostly by the water-conducting sapwood below the bark, heating it up and boiling the water. The pressure of the steam can make the trunk burst. [3] [17] This happens especially with trees whose trunks are already dying or rotting.

  3. Muzzle blast - Wikipedia

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    The audible sound of a gun discharging, also known as the muzzle report or gunfire, may have two sources: the muzzle blast itself, which manifests as a loud and brief "pop" or "bang", and any sonic boom produced by a transonic or supersonic projectile, which manifest as a sharp whip-like crack that persists a bit longer.

  4. Sniper - Wikipedia

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    As sniper rifles are often extremely powerful and consequently loud, it is common for snipers to use a technique known as sound masking. When employed by a highly skilled marksman, this tactic can be used as a substitute for a noise suppressor. Very loud sounds in the environment, such as artillery shells air bursting or claps of thunder, can ...

  5. This One Sound Terrifies Elephants. Here’s How It ... - AOL

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    Don’t drive up behind elephants or get in the middle of the herd. Don’t yell, shout, or make sudden movements when around them. Elephants may interpret loud noises or sudden movements as a threat.

  6. NASA offers explanation for bizarre 'trumpet noise' phenomena

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    Videos of eerie noises erupting from the skies have recently surfaced on YouTube, sending people into a panic around the world. The video above shows a particularly frightening episode of this ...

  7. Muzzle flash - Wikipedia

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    FN Five-seven muzzle flash Muzzle flash of an Israeli Merkava IIId Baz tank IMI 120 mm gun. Muzzle flash is the light — both visible and infrared — created by a muzzle blast, which is caused by the sudden release and expansion of high-temperature, high-pressure gases from the muzzle of a firearm during shooting.

  8. Why the US Military Refuses to Retire This Classic Rifle - AOL

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    Firing NATO 7.62mm rounds, the M14 is a more powerful and accurate rifle than modern assault rifles, but modern rifles are lighter and can spread bursts of fire over a wider range more rapidly ...

  9. Siamang - Wikipedia

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    Besides that, such trees can support siamang movement. Calling trees are usually near feeding trees, but sometimes they call in the feeding trees. [12] [19] Mated pairs produce loud, well-patterned calling bouts, which are referred to as duetting. These calls advertise the presence and status of a mated pair. [7]