High-altitude burst
high altitude burst
high-altitude burst
High-altitude burst
high-altitude burst
High-altitude burst
A high-altitude nuclear detonation that generates a high-energy electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is called a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) event. These detonations occur above 100,000 feet in the atmosphere and can disrupt or damage electronic devices over a wide area by inducing strong currents in electrical systems.
An underground nuclear detonation creates a crater in the Earth's surface. The explosion occurs beneath the ground, causing the soil and rock to be displaced upwards, resulting in a visible crater above the detonation point.
A high-altitude nuclear detonation occurring above 100,000 feet can generate a high-energy electromagnetic pulse (EMP) known as a high-altitude EMP (HEMP). This type of EMP can have long-range effects on electronic equipment and infrastructure by disrupting or damaging their functionality through the release of energy.
A high-altitude nuclear detonation above 100,000 feet can produce a high-energy electromagnetic pulse (EMP) known as a high-altitude EMP (HEMP). This type of explosion can disrupt electronic devices and communication systems over a wide area by producing intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation. It is a concern for national security due to its potential to disable critical infrastructure and military equipment.
A high-altitude nuclear burst or high-altitude detonation occurs above 100,000 feet. This type of burst produces an intense burst of electromagnetic energy known as an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that can disrupt electrical and communication systems over a wide area without causing significant physical damage on the ground. The fireball is not present in a high-altitude burst because the detonation occurs above the Earth's atmosphere.
A low altitude detonation or a groundburst will cause a crater to form. Nuclear detonations that take place near the ground (but not underground) will create a mushroom cloud (this is caused by a Raleigh-Taylor instability). I have noted that a lower level detonation close to the ground will suck up material into the fireball and create a more pronounced stem.
high altitude burst