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Why Did The Hindenburg Exploded In Flame?

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There are many hypothesis that try to explain why the Hindenburg exploded in flame. One of the theories argues that the fire was started by an electrical spark which was caused by the buildup of electrical static. Some say that the skin covering the duralumin frame (aka dope) was not designed to evenly distribute its charge throughout the fabric. The skin and the frame were separated by non-conductive cords that were covered in metal to improve conductivity (but not very effectively), allowing a huge difference of electrical potential to build up. When the Hindenburg landed, a mooring line grounded the frame but not the skin creating an electrical spark from the differences in potential. The spark, trying to find the closest way to the ground

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