The main one has been the terror of the cold war and all the side effects from that terror.
The Manhattan Project had profound long-term effects on science, politics, and society. It led to the development of nuclear weapons, fundamentally altering military strategy and international relations, particularly during the Cold War. The project also spurred advancements in nuclear energy and medical technologies through nuclear applications. Additionally, it raised ethical questions about the use of such powerful technologies, influencing public discourse and policy on weapons proliferation and energy use.
the effects are centuries of radiation that is close to impossible to live in there is never a safe tome to come out of your house and that alone is still not enough to keep you alive as the only thing radiation proof is led and there is not enough led in the world to line all the houses in the world with it or even a small place that it effects .
The aftereffects of nuclear war can be catastrophic and long-lasting, including widespread destruction of infrastructure and loss of life from the initial blasts and radiation exposure. Environmental consequences would include nuclear fallout, severe ecological damage, and potential climate disruptions, often referred to as "nuclear winter." The psychological impact on survivors can be profound, leading to trauma, displacement, and societal instability. Moreover, the geopolitical landscape may shift dramatically, with potential power vacuums and increased tensions between remaining nations.
Many, but the US Buster-Jangle Uncle effects test was the first. It was 1.2KTons exploded at a depth of about 3 feet, to test cratering effects. It produced massive fallout levels. Most underground testing is done much deeper to prevent contamination.
Yes, the majority of the uses of the word nuclear do come from physical science.
Carnage
Nuclear weapons is a rare sight, and used to protect soldiers in war.
Fission and fusion
Radioactive fallout
The blast effects (which is all the question as worded asks about) would be the same as the blast effects of a weight of TNT identical to the nuclear bomb's yield (by definition). However a nuclear bomb has additional effects that the TNT doesn't, but as this question only asked about blast effects, I won't visit them.
Nuclear has radiation. But when used correctly there are no dangerous effects if you are using the proper precautions.
mutants
Some of the effects on the human body from a nuclear explosion are death (from thermal energy/blast effects or super lethal radiation exposure), infertility and blood disorders.
It is a nuclear change because there is a change in the nuclear structure of Uranium.
Blast
unconditional surrender.