Blasting Collection (page 2)

Divers boring and blasting rocks wearing John Bethells patent diving dresses. Day & Haghe Lithographers to the Queen. S. Bendixen Lith. Date: 1838

Gold Mining, Victoria, c. 1900, from Under the Southern Cross - Glimpses of Australia
KW187927 Gold Mining, Victoria, c.1900, from Under the Southern Cross - Glimpses of Australia, published in 1908 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century)

VIEWS AT THE SOUTH CAPE OF FORMOSA, 1883: 1. A Coral Beach on the South-East Coast. 2. The Bay at the South Cape. 3. Divers Blasting Coral to Clear the Channel. 4. A Mandarins Mat-House. 5

AD: HERCULES POWDER, 1918. American advertisement for Hercules Powder. Illustration, 1918

AD: ATLAS FARM POWDER. American advertisement for an explosive powder produced by the Atlas Farm Powder Company, 1919

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Miners looking for opal traces after blasting Coober Pedy Date:

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Opal mining miner using pick to find opal traces after blasting Coober Pedy Date:

Miners using dynamite for blasting. Wood engraving, Paris, 1879

Inserting detonators into cartridges of dynamite for blasting Flood Rock, East River, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which was partially removed in 1876 and again in 1885

Cheshire Salt Mines, England: Miners gathering loose rock salt after blasting and loading it into horse-drawn tub for hoisting to surface

United we are strong. UNITED we will win US World War II poster with cannon, all blasting shells skywards, 1943

Miners breaking up rock by setting a fire on it. When the rock cooled it would crack and shatter which made it easy to work with picks

Iron ore mining C013 / 9314
Iron ore mining. Blasting taking place at an iron ore quarry at Lebedinsky GOK, Russias largest iron ore producer. Photographed in Gubkin, Belgorod Oblast, Russia

Danger, Blasting warning notice beside worked out quarry, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, England, April

Launch of Mercury Space Capsule carrying John Glenn
Launch of an Atlas Rocket bearing the Mercury Space Capsule carrying John Glenn, blasting off from Cape Kennedy. Glenn was the third American in space

Exploding brain

Space Shuttle launch

High Scaler sculpture at Hoover Dam
The High Scaler, a bronze sculpture (by Steven Liguori) at Hoover Dam commemorating the men who scaled the Colorado Canyon to set blasting charges during dam construction

Blast at open-cast mine
Open cast mining. Explosion of blasting charges at an open cast mine. Carefully placed charges will break up a large volume of rock and push it away from the face so it is easier to remove

Young quarryman, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A young quarryman waiting for the dust to settle after the rock has been blasted, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

At the Coal Face / 1910
Two hundred yards underground, two coal workers, Davy safety lamps at their side, undercut the coal face, preparing it for blasting

A small scale quarry in ilulissat on greenland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Blasting at Emperador
The American operation : blasting rock at the Emperador cutting

Blasting Rocks, Linslade
Navvies blasting rocks at Linslade

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"Blasting through Time and Space: Unveiling the Extraordinary in 150 Captivating Images" Journey into the unknown with Amazing Stories' mind-blowing sci-fi magazine cover. The Mad Robot's explosive presence leaves us awestruck, questioning the limits of technology. Behold the majestic Airship of Uranus, soaring through celestial realms with unparalleled grace. Delve into the depths of history as we witness brave souls toiling away in a coal mine, their determination blasting through adversity. William Heath Robinson's whimsical "Blasting Limpets" artwork transports us to a world where imagination knows no bounds. Firemen at the Blitz display unwavering courage amidst chaos, their heroic efforts lighting up even the darkest nights of World War II. Discover an electrifying future with Australian General Electric's captivating advertisement, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that will leave you astounded. Step back in time to 1924 when military minds envisioned ray guns as part of groundbreaking weapons projects – a glimpse into an era brimming with audacious ideas and boundless possibilities. Witness the aftermath of destruction as dead and wounded lay scattered after Laon's powder tower was blasted during France's Franco-Prussian War – a haunting reminder of past conflicts etched forever in history's annals. Dorothea Lange captures both resilience and transformation as she documents Bonner County farmers using explosives to conquer nature’s obstacles in 1939 Idaho – revealing how human ingenuity can blast open new horizons. In this collection spanning various eras and themes, we explore humanity’s unyielding spirit to overcome challenges by harnessing explosive power or unleashing creative forces that propel us forward into uncharted territories - leaving no doubt that there is nothing more exhilarating than witnessing boundaries being shattered before our very eyes.