Which outcome results when the `siphōn` of Byzantine Greek fire faces sustained ramming?

💡 Explanation

A failure in the pressure seal initiates BLEVE **boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion**, because the sudden decompression of the flammable liquid creates a vapor cloud that auto-ignites. Fire spreads internally; therefore structural collapse occurs, rather than only reducing flame projection or affecting combustion.

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