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How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains the science behind the brilliant colors and sounds

For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows of fireworks. From loud bangs to long whistles, bright reds to pale ...
The Gazette

Here’s how fireworks work on the Fourth of July

J&M Displays employee Callie Williams works on wiring fireworks for the Freedom Festival fireworks on the Second Avenue bridge in Cedar Rapids on Thursday. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette) Buy Photo CEDAR ...
NBC Montana

3D Weather: Lighting up the science of fireworks

MISSOULA, Mont. — Fireworks are part of countless celebrations around the world, including the celebration of America’s Independence Day. Spectacular arrays of color have been mesmerizing us for years ...
KRDO

See how fireworks work, and where to watch in Southern Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pyro technicians in Colorado Springs showed KRDO 13's Bradley Davis how they prepare fireworks ahead of tonight's big shows, like the one at 9:15 p.m. at the Patty ...
Amazon S3 on MSN

Do Fireworks Work Underwater?

Do Fireworks Work Underwater? We put that hypothesis to the test in this underwater firework experiment. Let us know what you think down below and comment #sparkysparkyboomsticks with what science ...
SanLuisObispo

Did SLO County’s crackdown on July 4 fireworks work? See the stats

SLO County agencies cited 27 fireworks violations and seized 600+ pounds total. Despite enforcement, fireworks potentially triggered eight fires and a major building loss. Officials expect mailed ...
MLive

How do fireworks work?

The first firework was pretty basic. A Chinese monk named Li Tian took a piece of bamboo, stuffed it with gunpowder, and threw it into a fire, producing a bang loud enough to scare away ghosts. That ...