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.
(..) to become truly invisible. Invisible? The ninja understands that invisibility is a matter of patience and agility. Always mind your surroundings. Ninjitsu employs explosive powders. - As weapons? - Or distractions. Theatricality and deception are powerful agents. (..)2005 Batman Begins