How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains the science behind the brilliant colors and sounds

BoomBlastExplosion on Instagram: "This is exactly why pyrotechnics demand respect. One stray spark was all it took to turn a calm celebration into a full-on explosion zone. You can literally see the moment it reaches the rest of the rockets — and everything spirals instantly. It’s unreal that everyone walked away from this. Call it luck. Call it protection. Either way, this is as close as it gets. One second slower and the outcome changes completely. 👇 Would you have stayed on that balcony? Tel