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fermun
Nov 4, 2009

sullat posted:

Yes, you may have heard of Oklahoma City? But in the medieval ages, no, it takes too much chemistry to turn fertilizer into a bomb.

Manure pits blow up from methane buildup. This happens a dozen times or so a year in the US. As manure decays, it releases methane. If there's not enough ventilation or if a layer of foam develops on top, it results in a high level of methane concentration and it can explode.

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