| Fire and explosion hazards to flora and fauna from explosives. | |
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PMID: 10794911 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Deliberate or accidental initiation of explosives can produce a range of potentially damaging fire and explosion effects. Quantification of the consequences of such effects upon the surroundings, particularly on people and structures, has always been of paramount importance. Information on the effects on flora and fauna, however, is limited, with probably the weakest area lying with fragmentation of buildings and their effects on different small mammals. Information has been used here to gain an appreciation of the likely magnitude of the potential fire and explosion effects on flora and fauna. This is based on a number of broad assumptions and a variety of data sources including World War II bomb damage, experiments performed with animals 30-40 years ago, and more recent field trials on building break-up under explosive loading. |
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Authors:
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R Merrifield |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of hazardous materials Volume: 74 ISSN: 0304-3894 ISO Abbreviation: J. Hazard. Mater. Publication Date: 2000 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-07-28 Completed Date: 2000-07-28 Revised Date: 2006-06-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9422688 Medline TA: J Hazard Mater Country: NETHERLANDS |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 149-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Health and Safety Executive, Chemical and Hazardous Installations Division, Methodology and Standards Development Unit, St. Anne's House, Stanley Precinct, Bootle, Merseyside, Liverpool, UK. |
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Animals Blast Injuries Explosions* Fires Humans Mammals* Mortality Plants* Probability Regression Analysis |
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