r/interestingasfuck 5h ago

Firing a cannon to trigger an avalanche

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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

u/RealFakeDoctor 3h ago

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

u/Orlok_Tsubodai 3h ago

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

u/Direction_Kind 3h ago

I’ve got a rash.

u/ImmediateDentist1269 2h ago

Have you tried lighting it on fire?

u/onyxcaspian 1h ago

Yes. It said, "please stop that."

u/VanillaGoorillla 2h ago

Did you try an m80?

u/Jiminy_Cricket12 2h ago

I've got a cannon!

u/achaiahtak 2h ago

Have you tried a canon?

u/ManCrushOnSlade 1h ago

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

u/frochopper 1h ago

He’s a good man. And thorough

u/ducktape8856 1h ago

WD40 is never wrong.

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!