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Nuclear winter refers to a long-term cooling of the Earth's climate following a massive nuclear war. Nuclear weapons, as we all know, pack a lot of power into a small device. If a large number were detonated over short time period it would result in a lot of debris in the atmosphere. This debris would be of a type that would likely stay suspended in the atmosphere at high altitude. It is believed that this high-altitude debris would reflect a significant portion of the sun's rays, not allowing them to reach into the lower atmosphere or to Earth. As a result, the climate would cool significantly, resulting in a long, cold winter (depending on the amount of debris, one long cold winter season to several years or decades of very cold weather).
Similar effects have been seen from large volcanic eruptions which through large amounts of fine ash into the air. Krakatoa, Pinatubo, and Mt. Saint Helens all resulted in raising the Earth's effective albedo (the amount of light reflected back to space) and produced a measurably cooler climate over large portions of the planet.
Due to some air pollutants released from chimneys of factories,the air will be filled with them.They assume the shape of a mushroom cloud and prevent sun's rays from reaching the earth.So it becomes cold. Nuclear explosions trigger a horrendous chain reaction. The instantaneous outcome is the thermal and blast effect annihilating everything in and around the area. The mushrooming cloud due to the explosion rises high into the stratosphere, spreading out vast quantities of soot and radioactive debris. Some of the debris fall back to the ground as rain out. The soot and other particles suspended in the atmosphere would block sunlight and lower the global temperatures steeply to subzero levels, ushering in wintery conditions over the planet. This sequence of events has been termed as "Nuclear Winter". As a consequence, photosynthesis would stop leading to the destruction of all green plants. Subsequently oxygen regeneration would cease and carbon dioxide would accumulate. Earth's radiation balance and heat budget would get altered leading to drastic changes in the global circulation pattern. the seasonal monsoons and tropiacl rains may disappear. the duration and extent of the nuclear winter scenario would depend on the location, season and intensity of the explosion.
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How do you say spring in Greek as in the season?
In Greek, the word for spring, as in the season, is "άνοιξη" (pronounced "ánoixi"). This term is commonly used to refer to the season that follows winter and precedes summer.
When does winter term start?
1st September
What term was used to refer to the former slaves?
emancipated or freemen
Which are the states that use nuclear power for electricity?
Rather than type out a long list, I refer you to the NRC website, see below
Is Argentine in Argentina?
Argentine is a term used to refer to natives of Argentina. Other terms that can be used to refer to citizens of this country include Argentinian and Argentinean.
What is an atomic winter?
An atomic winter is another term for a nuclear winter, a predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war due to dust in the upper atmosphere.
Is a nuclear submarine a nuke?
Yes, the term nuke is often used to describe what kind of propulsion plant any naval vessel has. It does not refer to the type of weapons it may have on board. It should be noted,, however, that the term might refer to a nuclear weapon as well.
What is the difference between a atomic submarine and a nuclear submarine?
Nothing but the terminology. "Atomic" was the term used in the early days of nuclear weapons and nuclear power. "Nuclear" (describing the fission process of nuclear power and nuclear weapons) became the term when fusion bombs became reality, as Atomic can refer to both fission and fusion processes.
When was Nuclear Winter Wonderland created?
Nuclear Winter Wonderland was created in 2008.
When was Happiest Nuclear Winter created?
Happiest Nuclear Winter was created in 2005.
What does the term NMR Spectroscopy refer to?
NVR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) Spectroscopy is a research technique that examines the magnet properties of atomic nuclear material. It's mainly used by chemists and biochemists.
What is air force broken arrow?
A "Broken Arrow" is a term used by the U.S. Air Force to refer to an accidental event involving nuclear weapons that does not pose a risk of nuclear war, such as a lost, stolen, or accidentally detonated nuclear weapon. It signifies a serious incident where nuclear safety is compromised but does not involve the use of nuclear weapons against a target. The term emphasizes the importance of maintaining control and security over nuclear arsenals.
Simulation for a nuclear winter?
penis
When was Nuclear Winter - The Lonely Forest album - created?
Nuclear Winter - The Lonely Forest album - was created on 2007-08-04.
What does the term melt down refer to during a nuclear disaster?
The term melt down is a fairly literal description of what can happen when the cooling systems of a nuclear reactor fail; the reactor core becomes so hot that the whole thing literally melts into a puddle of radioactive slag.
What weather do the Chinese get at Christmas?
Nuclear Winter.
How the process of nuclear winter?
Nuclear Winter is a term that describes the after effects of a nuclear war. It is similar to a supervolcanic eruption in that the bomb will eject huge amounts of ash into the earth's stratosphere(were there clouds are and the planes fly) which would absorb the sunlight and get heated up, lifting it higher where it would persist for years. As sunlight would not be able to penetrate through, tempreatures on the surface would drop drastically.
