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human
ELI5: In movies people often seem to be able to hide from explosions round corners or down holes, is this realistic?

I'd have assumed explosions would essentially fill any gap they find.
gpt
The primary force of an explosion is directly outward from the blast point (assuming the charge is not shaped to explode in a specific direction). So the vast majority of the debris and pressure will flow in a direct line away from the explosion. So if you are in a hole, for example, there is a whole lot of dirt between you and the blast point so very little of it will reach you. You won't necessarily be safe from harm but you are far better off than being out in the open.