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How bad is this?

TEN POUNDS of plastic explosive are missing from a Marine Combat Training Base in 29 Palms, California.

How much damage can it do?

Posted - February 6, 2021

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  • 3719
    Depends how it's used but if you fear by terrorists, it would probably cause relatively little damage to buildings apart from shattering windows and fittings, unless in scientifically-placed demolition charges that are not the usual terrorist method.

    However, it would be enough to create a terrible anti-personnel weapon. 
      February 8, 2021 12:07 PM MST
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  • 113301
    It could not bring down a Twin Tower then? I can't imagine the theft being of noble origin or goal or purpose. Maybe someone wants to blast a big hole in a mountain? What would it be used for originally? Thank you for your reply Durdle! :)
      February 9, 2021 1:29 AM MST
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