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That depends mostly on yield and now many are used.
- a few devices similar to the ones used in ww2 (~20 kiloton) has minimal environmental effect outside the immediate blast area.
- an all out nuclear war with thousands of multi-megaton devices will ignite worldwide forest fires, causing a nuclear winter that could exterminate well over 90% of life on the surface of earth from a combination of cold and lack of food.
What else can I help you with?
Did chernobyl explode like a bomb?
It did explode, but this was due to a surge in steam pressure which blew off the top of the reactor, it was not a nuclear explosion as in a nuclear weapon.
How does water cool down nuclear atoms from exploding?
Water is used in nuclear REACTORS both as the heat energy carrier and as a coolant to prevent overheating. Proper cooling is required or the reactor will overheat, causing a meltdown. This is not the same as a nuclear explosion since all that will happen is the extreme heat will melt or destroy the reactor or its containment, but due to the design of reactors it is impossible to have a nuclear explosion similar to nuclear weaponry in a reactor. A notable reactor meltdown was Chernobyl where the nuclear reaction was allowed to generate too much excess heat and the heat caused melting of reactor components and eventually a steam explosion (water vapour explosion) due to overheating. The main concern for a reactor meltdown is not the immediate destruction of everything in a certain radius but the spraying of highly radioactive materials found only in a reactor over a large radius since this radioactive waste cannot be cleaned effectively and will render the surroundings uninhabitable for decades.
What do you mean by nuclear accidents and can you explain two basic types of nuclear weapons?
A nuclear accident is the unintended release of nuclear radiation into the environment, such as damage to a nuclear reactor or to a nuclear weapon (plane crash carrying nuclear bombs, etc). The two basic forms of nuclear weapons are fission and fusion weapons.
Is nuclear energy good for humans and the environment?
Nuclear energy provides electricity which is good for humans, and for the environment it does not produce greenhouse gases, so that is good. However it has dangers too, so must be well controlled
Is the trapping of heat by a planet's atmosphere is called nuclear fusion true or false?
False. It is called the greenhouse effect.
What will be the effect of the nuclear explosion to people?
new clear weapons
What is the cause and effect of nuclear power plant explosion?
The cause of a nuclear power plant explosion can be due to a loss of cooling water leading to overheating and a buildup of pressure, resulting in a steam explosion. The effect can range from release of radioactive materials into the environment, potential contamination of air, water, and soil, and long-term health and environmental consequences for nearby populations.
What are the method of controlling nuclear explosion?
nuclear explosion?
Is nuclear power the answer to your energy needs?
Nuclear Power is NOT NECESSARY. So many people die when there's a nuclear explosion. It is also really bad for the environment.
How does nuclear energy effect the environment?
it kills plants.
What happened some years ago in Russia from nuclear explosion?
When and what explosion? One of the nuclear test shots. If so which?Remember Chernobyl was not a nuclear explosion, it was a steam explosion and graphite fire.
Which type of nuclear detonation creates a huge crater and carries millions of tons of earth into the air in a mushroom could?
Any type of nuclear explosion will have this effect.
Is nuclear reaction good or bad?
Nuclear reactions can be both good and bad. They can produce clean energy, like in nuclear power plants, but also be used to create nuclear weapons which have destructive capabilities. The key is in how nuclear reactions are managed and controlled.
Do nuclear generating stations have an effect on the environment?
yes nuclear generating have an effect on the enviroment because it pollutes our water when the cooling water goes in and out of the boiler
How are the Chernobyl explosion and Japanese earthquake alike?
The both ultimately resulted in the release of radioactive material from a nuclear reactor into the environment.
What is the name of radioactive dust after nuclear explosion?
The radioactive dust that forms after a nuclear explosion is called "fallout." It consists of particles that have been contaminated by radioactive material and can be carried by wind over long distances, posing a health risk to humans and the environment.
Is it possible for a nuclear plant to experience a nuclear explosion?
no
