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Sign in to savethumb|Ritual devils and townspeople participate in a Correfoc (firerun) at the culmination of Festa Major 2012, in Vilanova i la Geltrú Fireworks are low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. They are most commonly used in fireworks displays (also called a fireworks show or pyrotechnics), combining a large number of devices in an outdoor setting. Such displays are the focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations, though mismanagement can lead to fireworks accidents.
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Fireworks are low explosive devices designed to create visual effects for entertainment and aesthetic purposes, typically used in coordinated outdoor displays. They play an important role in many cultural and religious celebrations around the world, though they require careful handling to prevent accidents.
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- History
- Pyrotechnic compounds
- Common elements in pyrotechnics
- Types
- Aerial fireworks<!-- Tentatively defined as those that launch their effects upward (no matter how high or how long they take to finish burning) -->
- Aerial shell
- Cake
- Fountain
- Mine
- Rocket
- Roman candle
- Ground fireworks<!-- Tentatively defined as those that does not launch their effects upward -->
- Bang snap
- Cannon
- Firecracker
- Sparkler
- Spinner
- Audio effects
- Safety and environmental impact
- Effects on animals
- Pollution
- Noise
- Government regulations
- Australia
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- European Union
- Belgium
- Finland
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Republic of Ireland
- Sweden
- Iceland
- New Zealand
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Fireworks celebrations
- Australia
- Canada
- Catalonia
- France
- Hungary
- India
- Ireland
- Japan
- Malta
- Monte-Carlo International Fireworks Festival
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uses other than public displays
- Culture
- Competitions
- Clubs and organizations
- Firework sales
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Ritual devils and townspeople participate in a Correfoc (firerun) at the culmination of Festa Major 2012, in Vilanova i la Geltrú Fireworks are low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. They are most commonly used in fireworks displays (also called a fireworks show or pyrotechnics), combining a large number of devices in an outdoor setting. Such displays are the focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations, though mismanagement can lead to fireworks accidents.
Fireworks take many forms to produce four primary effects: noise, light, smoke, and floating materials (confetti most notably). They may be designed to burn with colored flames and sparks including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and silver. They are generally classified by where they perform, either 'ground' or 'aerial'. Aerial fireworks may have their own propulsion (skyrocket) or be shot into the air by a mortar (aerial shell).