This Oregon coast town is famous for an exploding whale, but its stunning dunes and fresh seafood steal the show

Home to the Oregon coast’s infamous exploding whale incident, Florence has a lot more going for it than its most notorious ...

Expert warns whale carcass off Denmark could explode at any moment

The dead humpback whale lying off the Danish coast is increasingly at risk of exploding, according to a marine expert. “The pressure inside is building up more and more, and at some point the animal ...

Body of Timmy the Famous Stranded Whale, Who Died Days After Rescue, Could Explode 'with a Huge Bang,' Experts Say

Timmy the whale, recently deceased, could explode soon. “The pressure inside is building up more and more, and at some point the animal could explode with a huge bang,” whale researcher Fabian Ritter ...
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It's Exploding Whale Day in Oregon. Look back at the coastal blunder 55 years later

In 1970, a 45-foot, 8-ton sperm whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon. The Oregon State Highway Division decided to dispose of the carcass using dynamite. Florence will celebrate the 55th ...
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The Time The Government Blew Up A Whale

On November 12, 1970, a 45-foot, 8-ton sperm whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon, posing a major disposal challenge. The Oregon Highway Division decided to blow it up with half a ton of dynamite ...