Realistic Physics of Explosions in Movies– A Discussion

Hello all,

I've been seeing some action films recently and noticed how frequently explosions are utilized in dramatic sequences. Although I like the excitement, I've been wondering about the physics involved in these explosions. In most films, we witness huge explosions with cars or buildings disintegrating, but I wonder how realistic these depictions actually are.

For example, in movies like The Dark Knight or Fast & Furious, the explosions are often huge and result in large shockwaves and flying debris. However, in reality, how much of that would actually happen? I’m aware that explosions in movies are often exaggerated for visual impact, but how much of that exaggerated physics still aligns with real-world laws, like the conservation of energy and the way pressure waves travel?

I came this website:https://aplusphysics.com/comm unity/index.php?/topic/12766-alteryx-course-understanding-the-physics-behind-the-gravity-movie-scene/&do=findComment&comment=15788 and still excited to know behind the scenes of Physics of Explosions in Movies.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Are there any movies you’ve seen that got explosion physics right, or at least got close? Any resources or articles that dive into this would be great too!

Looking forward to the discussion!

Cheers,

azizi