Blasting Archives

GDOT Halts Traffic for Explosive Rock Blasting Along I-20 in Dekalb County

Atlanta, GA – Commuters traveling on Interstate 20 in Dekalb County are experiencing unique challenges as crews utilize explosives to expand the interstate. The Georgia Department of Transportation is implementing controlled blasting to overcome geological obstacles encountered during construction, causing temporary traffic interruptions. In addition to enhancing the interchange of I-20 and I-285, GDOT crews are incorporating auxiliary lanes from the perimeter to Lithonia Industrial Boulevard. However, the presence of underground rock has posed a …

Astronomers Capture Unprecedented View of Supernova Remnant N132D, Blasting Valuable Elements into Space

TOKYO, Japan – In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have captured an unprecedented view of the exploded star, supernova remnant N132D, located 160,000 light-years away. This star, which was 15 times bigger than our sun, exploded 3,000 years ago, blasting valuable elements like iron, calcium, sulfur, silicon, and argon into space. A powerful new observatory orbiting Earth, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission), in collaboration with NASA, detected the remnants of …