Implode
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Physical Collapse
Used when something, often a structure, collapses inwards due to a loss of support. The old warehouse imploded after the fire weakened its supports.
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Destruction Method
Often used to describe the intentional inward demolition of buildings using explosives. The controlled demolition made the skyscraper implode within seconds.
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Intense Pressure
Highlights situations where external or internal pressure leads to an implosion. The submarine was feared to implode due to the extreme pressure at that depth.