The police are trying to defuse a very 'explosive' [='volatile'] situation.
the danger of working with 'high explosives' [=very powerful explosives]
The region has experienced 'explosive' [='rapid'] population growth.
(..) -I got him! -Lights! We need power now! -Give it to him. What's going on? Talk to me. It appears an explosive incendiary device has been detonated. Continuing search for survivors. Tell them to take the van. I'll be there. And find out how they (..)2001 Ocean's Eleven