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Fireworks
By. Nikita

     Have you ever been to any event and suddenly a firework explodes in a beautiful shower
of flames in a dark sky? Have you ever wondered how one small box full of explosives can do
all of that? I can tell you why.
     All fire works have a structure or a capsule to hold the BOOM! All fireworks are a little
different, but all fireworks have a similar structure. They all have a fuse leading to a small
explosive to set off a chain reaction of light and noise. How does this happen?

     When you light the fuse, it burns into a tube of an explosive. That sets off the effect. It
matters what type of fireworks you have, but the effects all take place within the fireworks’ own
chamber. It is specifically the black powder that sets off the firework. If you have a ground
firework, it will have powders in it that change colors, whistle, and spin. An Ariel firework is
different from a ground firework because it needs something to propel it into the air.

     So why do people argue over fireworks and explosives and ask that they be made illegal?
There are many things people say about fireworks like, “dude fireworks are totally rad!” or
“fireworks are a dangerous and should be banned.” Well a lot of people think they should be
banned because they are dangerous explosives that should not be sold to kids. Many times I
have purchased fireworks without an adult, but in many states, there are laws that state that kids
cannot purchase fireworks without an adult. I think kids should not be able to buy fireworks
without adults. What do you think about this subject? You can share your opinion at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/chat/your_comments/newsid_2330000/2330149.stm

Here is some additional information on the various types of fireworks that are out there:

Shell Name
Description

Palm

Contains large comets, or charges in the shape of a solid cylinder, that travel outward, explode
and then curve downward like the limbs of a palm tree.

Round shell
Explodes in a spherical shape, usually of colored stars.

Ring shell
Explodes to produce a symmetrical ring of stars.

Willow
Contains stars (high charcoal composition makes them long-burning) that fall in the shape of willow
branches and may even stay visible until they hit the ground.

Roundel
Bursts into a circle of maroon shells that explode in sequence.

Chrysanthemum
Bursts into a spherical pattern of stars that leave a visible trail, with an effect somewhat suggestive of the
flower.

Pistil
Like a chrysanthemum shell, but has a core that is a different color from the outer stars.

Maroon shell
Makes a loud bang.

Serpentine
Bursts to send small tubes of incendiaries skittering outward in random paths, which may culminate in
exploding stars.

From www.howstuffworks.com

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