What really blew up the Hindenburg?

Answer 1

The apparent cause of the explosive fire was ignition of the hydrogen gas used to make the craft lighter than air. There are conspiracy theories that say the ignition was intentionally caused, while most authorities suspect the ignition was caused by static electricity, or by actual lightning.

Answer 2

"Explode" may not be the correct description. It is frequently described as being "destroyed by fire." The fire may have been started by a spark from static electricity, due to the stormy weather nearby. It was originally thought that the hydrogen was the major fuel for the fire, but now many experts believe the doping compound used to seal the balloon was what fueled the fast-moving fire. There are, of course, many conspiracy theories as well as natural explanations.

Answer 3

It was filled with hydrogen gas which can burn rapidly and did. The cause of the fire is uncertain. It may have been static electricity or sparks from one of the engines . At the time people suspected sabotage, but that idea has been discounted by investigations.

Answer 4

Because the outside coating of the Hindenburg was treated with the same elements in rocket fuel for aerodynamic support and also it did not explode it burned in several directions. It also was filled with Hydrogen, a highly flamible gas that can burst into flames from just a small static shock. It was supposed to be filled with Helium but the U.S. would not allow Germany to use it.
What caused the Hindenburg disaster was either sabotage,weather, or something hit the famous blimp.
The hydrogen in the airship was ignited by a spark in the skin of the Hindenburg. The spark was the result of the static charge left over from a thunderstorm.

Answer 5

The location of the initial fire, the source of ignition, and the initial source of fuel remain subjects of debate. The cause of the accident has never been determined, although many hypotheses have been proposed. Escaping hydrogen gas will burn after mixing with air. The covering also contained material (such as cellulose nitrate and aluminum flakes) which some experts claim are highly flammable. This, however, is highly controversial and has been rejected by some researchers because the outer skin burns too slowly to account for the rapid flame propagation.

Answer 6

Well nobody knows how it blew up. There are many theories behind it.

Answer 7

some people think that its was a cigarette, others say it was an electrical problem... the only people that had any hope of knowing all died in the crash

Answer 8

Static electricity, which ignited the hydrogen it used for bouyancy, although the real cause is not known and is subject to much debate.