Why Glass Is So Dangerous During Bombing

Glass behaves differently than other building materials.

Key Characteristics:

• Brittle Nature
  Glass does not bend—it breaks suddenly.
• Sharp Fracture Pattern
  It shatters into razor-like pieces capable of causing deep injuries.
• High Velocity Fragments
  Shockwaves can accelerate glass shards to dangerous speeds.

Because of these factors, broken windows are responsible for a large percentage of civilian injuries in explosions.