No way somebody went through all that trouble to Crack off 1 round and leave the others...wonder what languages were on the 1 stone. May correlate to strings cut in those countries.
.50 BMG isn't taking down those monoliths. Explosives would require a very large amount to destroy the monoliths. Earthquake is doubtful as the seismic activity is very low in that area and USGS hasn't reported a quake in that region for 2 weeks. I'd go with my plan - a big truck (or two) and a winch. The explosion was probably the slabs falling. Or someone with 100+ lbs of TNT.
Aerial footage shows what looks like directional shrapnel spray, so the thing may actually have been blown up lol. Could have been they used trucks and pulled it out that direction though, but there was a scattering of smaller stones so I don't know
39,624 lbs per stone. 20' tall. TNT is a high VOD explosive and not commonly used in mining (stone) applications, other than as a booster charge. Usually ANFO, a low VOD explosive, would be more effective. 100lbs may be overkill, but may not be.
I'll put $20 on .50BMG, solid copper round, @ 600+ yds. I used to blast large stones at an old lime quarry. Looks about the same..
No way somebody went through all that trouble to Crack off 1 round and leave the others...wonder what languages were on the 1 stone. May correlate to strings cut in those countries.
I want to know that too
Det cord?
Muzzle flash between light and telephone pole. .50cal armor piercing incendiary round.
...Would not do what was done. You can see what 50bmg does to stone and concrete on youtube.
.50 BMG isn't taking down those monoliths. Explosives would require a very large amount to destroy the monoliths. Earthquake is doubtful as the seismic activity is very low in that area and USGS hasn't reported a quake in that region for 2 weeks. I'd go with my plan - a big truck (or two) and a winch. The explosion was probably the slabs falling. Or someone with 100+ lbs of TNT.
Aerial footage shows what looks like directional shrapnel spray, so the thing may actually have been blown up lol. Could have been they used trucks and pulled it out that direction though, but there was a scattering of smaller stones so I don't know
drone- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Z_Tosrfgg
Just how big do you think these stones are? 100 lbs of TNT?
39,624 lbs per stone. 20' tall. TNT is a high VOD explosive and not commonly used in mining (stone) applications, other than as a booster charge. Usually ANFO, a low VOD explosive, would be more effective. 100lbs may be overkill, but may not be.
Det cord...?
PETN det cord has too fast a VOD and would bounce off the stone. The DEW theory is looking more plausible as explosives seem less likely.
All you would need is a large drill, some water, and some of this:
https://www.amazon.com/Dexpan-Demolition-Excavating-Alternative-Jackhammer/dp/B000BRQ9A2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2VBASQ9KID2KW&keywords=dexpan&qid=1657140341&sprefix=dexpa%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFQUFZXTkNUWFJaMFYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0Mjg1OTUyU1kyUUpKS1hDSFRSJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNDg3ODQ5QzFWVkVETENUM0Mmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
You'd be out there for hours drilling enough cores to contain enough water to hydrofracture.
Maybe - moot point now though.
Are they located in a remote area or are there residences around? because I'm sure someone would have heard the shot, .50 BMG is loud af
edit: upon actually reading the article I saw this:
So yeah, I guess it's possible.