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To answer your question I would need to know:
- yield
- burst height/depth
- weather
- terrain
- if burst is subsurface, material around burst (dirt, water, rock, concrete, etc.)
- construction of buildings
- population density and proximity to burst
- etc.
Considering just blast radius (1 psi maximum overpressure) of an airburst at optimum height, this effect varies from a small fraction of a mile for small tactical bombs, to 60 miles for the largest yield device tested the Tsar Bomba. All conventionally built houses in this radius will be flattened. Fire and radiation effects cover smaller radii than blast.
Blast radius is reduced for surface and subsurface bursts, but here fallout begins to dominate the affected area.
What else can I help you with?
How much of an area can a nuclear explosion damage?
The area that a nuclear explosion can damage depends on the size of the bomb and the altitude at which it detonates. A large nuclear bomb detonated at ground level can create a blast radius of several miles, while detonating a smaller bomb at higher altitudes can generate an electromagnetic pulse that can affect a much larger area.
Does a nuclear bomb blow up on contact with the ground?
A nuclear bomb blows up when critical mass is reached. Critical mass is some amount (depending on the fuel--uranium, plutonium--and how pure the material is. A nuclear bomb typically has two pieces of the fuel, one in the head of the bomb and one near the tail. when the bomb hits the ground, the piece from the tail slides forward to combine with the piece at the head.First, a nuclear bomb designed as above could not work, all it would do is heat the two pieces of fissile material to melting point before they touched causing a "fizzle" yield explosion accomplishing nothing but scattering molten fissile material around the area producing significant alpha emitter radiological contamination. Any nuclear bomb requires explosives to "assemble" the piece(s) fast enough to supercritical condition and prevent a "fizzle" yield.A nuclear bomb (as any other bomb) blows up when triggered by its fuse. There are many types of fuses:altitude - this fuse is for airbursts, when the fuse determines the bomb has fallen to the set altitude the fuse blows up the bombcontact - this fuse is for surface bursts, typically when an accelerometer in the fuse detects sudden deceleration the fuse blows up the bombdepth - this fuse is for subsurface bursts (underground or underwater), when the fuse determines the bomb reaches the set depth the fuse blows up the bomb (underground bursts are either for cratering or destroying hardened installations like missile silos, underwater bursts are usually for destroying submarines)lay down - this fuse is for low altitude precision delivery by airplane to let the airplane escape the blast, the bomb is dropped by parachute when an accelerometer in the fuse detects sudden deceleration the fuse starts a short delay timer, the parachute gently lays the bomb down on its side on the ground, when the delay timer runs out the fuse blows up the bombtime delay - this fuse is designed to let the bomb bury itself underground where it "hides", on impact the fuse starts the timer which may be set for hours to months or even longer, when the timer runs out the fuse blows up the bombvibration - this fuse is designed not to blow up the bomb unless it is disturbed, then an accelerometer or "tilt switch" mechanism triggers the fuse to blow up the bombbooby trap - this fuse is designed only to blow up the bomb if someone is actively attempting to disarm the bombetc.
How big of an area would a nuclear bomb destroy?
The size of the area destroyed by a nuclear bomb depends on its yield. A small nuclear bomb with a yield of 1 kiloton could destroy buildings within a few city blocks, while a larger bomb with a yield of 1 megaton could impact several square miles. The damage would also vary based on the bomb's design, height of detonation, and local geography.
What would be the fallout area if Chicago were hit with a nuclear bomb?
The fallout area of a nuclear bomb is influenced by factors such as bomb size, altitude of detonation, and prevailing winds. In the case of a nuclear bomb hitting Chicago, the fallout area could potentially cover a wide radius depending on these factors, resulting in devastating consequences for both the city and surrounding areas. Evacuation and sheltering would be crucial for minimizing exposure to radiation.
How much land can a nuke blow up?
The land area affected by a nuclear explosion depends on the size of the bomb and the height at which it detonates. For example, a one-megaton nuclear bomb could destroy buildings and cause fires over an area of several square miles, while a larger bomb could cause widespread destruction over tens of square miles. The immediate blast zone, radiation fallout, and thermal effects would all contribute to the overall impact on land.
Will cars be affected by electromagnetic force when nuclear bomb explode?
Yes.
How is a nuclear bomb different then a nuclear accident?
An nuclear bomb is purposefully release to pulse out damage. A nuclear accident, on the other hand, is an accident when a nuclear source (usually referring to a nuclear plant) either blows up or leaks. Although it is normally weaker and less dangerous than a nuclear bomb, a big enough explosion or a serious enough nuclear meltdown can break that limit.
How is a dirty nuclear bomb detonated?
A dirty nuclear bomb is detonated by using a conventional explosive. It disperses a large amount of nuclear material across the area.
Were any nuclear missiles fired in the war?
there were only test on nuclear bomb in facilities such as area 51.
How much of an area can a nuclear explosion damage?
The area that a nuclear explosion can damage depends on the size of the bomb and the altitude at which it detonates. A large nuclear bomb detonated at ground level can create a blast radius of several miles, while detonating a smaller bomb at higher altitudes can generate an electromagnetic pulse that can affect a much larger area.
Does water affect the atomic bomb?
yes Because they made a nuclear device inside it and if it touched waer i evaporates and blows up bigger than its explosion.
How was the Nuclear Bomb used?
It was a weapon of mass destruction designed to attack an area target.
What is the difference between nuclear bomb and plutonium bomb?
A nuclear bomb is any bomb with any nuclear or atomic material inside it, while a plutonium bomb is a specific type of nuclear bomb. Plutonium could be the nuclear material inside the bomb, and if it is, it's a plutonium bomb.
What is the best nuclear bomb?
The best nuclear bomb is the Tsar bomba
When did Germany make nuclear bomb?
Germany has not made a nuclear bomb.
Who is the father of nuclear bomb?
Robert Oppenheimer is the father of nuclear bomb.
What is a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission?
A nuclear bomb or atomic bomb
