What happens when 18,000-kilo bomb is detonated in middle of sea? Watch and find out

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) completed its first scheduled explosive event in the Atlantic Ocean. The event saw an explosion of 40,000 pounds (over 18,000 kilograms).

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) completed its first scheduled explosive event in the Atlantic Ocean. The event, which saw an explosion of 40,000 pounds (over 18,000 kilograms) under the ocean, was carried out as part of the carrier’s Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST). Ever wonder what a 40,000 pound explosive looks like from the bridge wing of a @USNavy aircraft carrier?Watch footage from #USSGeraldRFord's first explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials and find out! #ThisIsFordClass #WeAreNavalAviation #Warship78 pic.twitter.com/2kbeEkF0g1 The US Navy uses live explosives to check the design of new ships and test their ability to survive and perform in battle-like conditions.