tinderbox - A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.

conflagration - a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.

lethal - Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.

erupt - To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer

abyss - A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.

crack - To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound.

unleash - To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.

boobytrap - A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.

tremor - A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.

blast - To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force

incendiary - Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.

dilemma - A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones