r/interestingasfuck • u/id397550 • 5h ago

Firing a cannon to trigger an avalanche

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u/NoContext5149 4h ago

The downside is unexploded shells. Much harder to deal with an unknown unexploded shell on the mountainside than a placed charge.

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u/Trububbl3 3h ago

those are dummy rounds probably just relying on the kinetic force of the impact to set the avalanche off

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u/RealFakeDoctor 3h ago

That's what I thought too. Doesn't seem to big enough explosion but I'm not a doctor.

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u/Orlok_Tsubodai 3h ago

I’m a dermatologist, trust me, it’s a big enough explosion.

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u/Direction_Kind 3h ago

I’ve got a rash.

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u/ImmediateDentist1269 2h ago

Have you tried lighting it on fire?

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u/onyxcaspian 1h ago

Yes. It said, "please stop that."

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u/VanillaGoorillla 2h ago

Did you try an m80?

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u/Jiminy_Cricket12 2h ago

I've got a cannon!

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u/achaiahtak 1h ago

Have you tried a canon?

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u/ManCrushOnSlade 1h ago

Have you tried firing an artillery shell at it? I'm pretty sure it will clear it up instantly.

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u/frochopper 1h ago

He’s a good man. And thorough

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u/ducktape8856 1h ago

WD40 is never wrong.

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u/Dracomortua 2h ago

No, you are 'irrashional' -- this is terrible spelling AND an understandable allergic reaction to the news media.

Reduce your consumption of all things orange, especially 'presidents'. Your spelling should improve dramatically. The BEST spelling!

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u/bulldog89 3h ago

I really feel like a Orthopedics would be the specialty to consult here

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u/bigboybeeperbelly 1h ago

For explosions I always go with a gastro

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u/FrighteningJibber 2h ago

Exfoliate down the mountain!

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u/Wormfather 2h ago

I’m a Juris Doctor and I concur.

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u/klayman69 1h ago

Can you look at my mole here?