Atmospheric pressure exerts approximately 14 pounds per square inch of force on objects, which can crush solid steel when the internal pressure is removed, as demonstrated by a sealed steel drum filled with boiling water that implodes when the air is pushed out.
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Giant Steel Drum Vacuum ImplosionAdded:
We are boiling water inside this heavy steel drum to push out all the air.
It's completely sealed. Now, watch what atmospheric pressure can do.
14 lb per square inch of pure atmospheric pressure just crushed solid steel.
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