World's Largest Fireworks Shell

The largest fireworks shell ever was launched at "Katakai-Matsuri(Festival)" in Katakai town, Ojiya-city, Nigata prefecture in Japan. The shell measured 48 inches in diameter and weighed in at over 990 lbs.

This monster firework named "Yonshakudama" launched to a height of more that half a mile (2,788 feet straight up!). When it explodes, its "bloom" is over 875 yards in diameter.

See more photos at Japan Fireworks