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Explosion [phenomenon]
Due to chemical, nuclear, or other reactions, an Explosive explodes, potentially causing damage to the surrounding area. The Explosive is often, but need not be, a weapon.
The bomb|wea exploded in the middle of the plaza.
Nearby, a mine|wea detonated, causing minor damage to the tank.
The car bomb|wea explosion left a massive crater.
The bomb|wea exploded in the middle of the plaza.
Nearby, a mine|wea detonated, causing minor damage to the tank.
The car bomb|wea explosion left a massive crater.
Properties
- ID
- #2577
- Entry
- frm_explosion
- Namespace
- Eventive.Phenomenon
- FrameNet version
- Explosion (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Explosion
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive |
The Explosive releases a large amount of force, destroying itself and causing damage to the surrounding area.
The bomb|wea exploded in the middle of the plaza. |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manner |
A description of the explosion not specifically covered by other Frame Elements.
The bomb detonated explosively|man in the middle of the square. |
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| Means |
The means by which the Explosive explodes.
The device can detonate by remote control|mea. |
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| Place |
The location where the explosion occurs.
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location
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| Time |
The Time when the explosion occurs.
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time
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| Victim |
The Victim is targeted by the explosion or inadvertantly damaged by the explosion. Typically expressed by an on-PP.
The roadside bomb exploded on 20 civilians|vic just outside the central plaza. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containing_event |
An event that occurs or state of affairs that holds at a time that includes the time during which the explosion occurs and of which it is taken to be a part.
Several of the rockets detonated in the blast|con. |
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| Degree |
The strength of the explosion, or to what degree it damaged the affected areas or objects.
That morning a powerful|deg explosion rocked the city. |
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| Frequency |
How often an explosion occurs.
The daily|fre explosions are enough to drive anyone mad. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (7)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| blast.n | — | FN: loud explosion. |
| blow up.v | — | FN: explode. |
| blow.v | — | FN: explode. |
| detonate.v | — | FN: explode |
| detonation.n | — | FN: the event of an explosive device going off. |
| explode.v | — | FN: expand rapidly, causing damage and injury. |
| explosion.n | — | FN: an event of a bomb or similar weapon detonating. |
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