Episode
NOVA: Kaboom!
Overview
An in-depth and heart stopping look at the ultimate chemical reaction - the explosion. Using high speed photography and dramatic reconstruction, the film will chart the tarnished history of explosives: the terrible accidents, the scientific ingenuity and ultimately, the carnage of war and terrorism.
Details
- Series
- NOVA
- Season
- Season 24
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1997-01-14
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
Kaboom! is Episode 11 in Season 24 of NOVA. It aired on 1997-01-14. The runtime is 55 min.
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