Silo (Missile Silo)

A missile silo is a reinforced underground facility designed to house and launch intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). It functions as a protected launch site, with a vertical shaft that keeps the missile securely stored and shielded from external threats. When prompted, a command triggers the silo's launch mechanism, allowing the missile to be propelled into the sky toward its target. These silos are typically located in remote areas for security and strategic defense, serving as a critical component of a nation's nuclear deterrent by providing rapid and protected missile deployment capability.