Sutli bomb
Sutli bomb or Hydro-bomb is an Indian firecracker popular during the festival of Diwali and other celebrations.[1] It is the noisiest firecracker, exceeding the permissible sound barrier of 145 decibels (dB).[2]
About
Sutli bomb is made with jute twine (sutli) that is green in color and has a red band that has manufacturer's name. The twine is wrapped around the explosive component and results in producing a powerful sound. What produces this sound is the tight packaging of gunpowder inside. When the gunpowder is heated, lot of gases (carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulphur) and the noise comes due to these gas pressure tearing through the tight packaging.
Banned
It is banned by many governments under Arms Act, because of the noise level it produces that is almost double the permissible level of 75 decibels.[3][4]
References
- ^ "City anchor: Vulcano sutli bomb, Thunderbomb are back to blast your ears - Indian Express". www.indianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 2012-11-14.
- ^ "'Sutli bomb' the noisiest - Times of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Beware of 'sutli' bomb during Diwali, warns MPCB | States News". 12 October 2008.
- ^ "Sutli bomb: Big bang, no ban - Mumbai Mirror". www.mumbaimirror.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.