Which outcome occurred when Greek fire projectors experienced clogging during naval battles?

💡 Explanation

A clogged nozzle leads to increased backpressure, initiating flame reversion; due to the pressure increase exceeding safety thresholds, Greek fire tends to build up and ignite at the source point rather than being projected outward, therefore fires ignite on the aft deck rather than achieving intended dispersal.

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