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There is a spectacular video of how fast a thermite reaction can melt
through blocks of ice at www.mythbusters-thermite.notlong.com

Two clips showing the burning of different mixes of thermite and several
views of the melting process - it's quick!

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On Tue, 6 Oct 2009 at 20:32:09, Rodney Blackall
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There is a spectacular video of how fast a thermite reaction can melt
through blocks of ice at www.mythbusters-thermite.notlong.com

Two clips showing the burning of different mixes of thermite and several
views of the melting process - it's quick!


They must know that, the more they say 'don't try this at home', the
more inclined people will be to do exactly that...
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