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Over 18,000-kg bomb explodes in sea, sets off earthquake
Florida: Footage of a massive explosion was released by the US Navy, showing over 18,000 kilograms of explosives being set off in the middle of the ocean.
According to local media reports, the explosion was set off by the USS Gerald R. Ford, causing a 3.9-magnitude earthquake in Daytona Beach of Florida.
The explosion was so big that it caused less than 4 magnitude earthquake roughly 160 km away. It was conducted underwater with a navy ship above the water as part of a trial to test its war-time abilities.
The blast was intended to show how durable ships are when confronted with a bombing, whether above waters or underwater.
A military spokesperson stated that it wasn’t unusual for such explosions to produce earthquakes.
The video, recorded from the wing of a US Navy aircraft carrier, has been shared on its official twitter handle.
The clip has already been viewed almost 340,000 times on social media app.
“Ever wonder what a 40,000 pound explosive looks like from the bridge wing of a @USNavy aircraft carrier?,” the caption read.
Ever wonder what a 40,000 pound explosive looks like from the bridge wing of a @USNavy aircraft carrier?
— USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) (@Warship_78) June 20, 2021
Watch footage from #USSGeraldRFord's first explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials and find out! 🤯#ThisIsFordClass #WeAreNavalAviation #Warship78 pic.twitter.com/2kbeEkF0g1
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