How altitude affects fireworks in Colorado

How altitude affects fireworks in Colorado

(COLORADO) -- Fireworks hit differently here in Colorado, literally, and that’s because of the altitude we experience here. Colorado’s high elevation means the air is less dense. That lower density gives fireworks less air resistance and drag, so when they’re launched, they travel higher and faster before bursting, which is pretty cool to see! But there’s a flip side. With less oxygen in our atmosphere, fireworks don’t burn as hot. And that can …