There are different types of nuclear bursts, such as airbursts, groundbursts, and underground bursts. Airbursts are detonations that occur in the air, while groundbursts occur upon impact with the ground. Underground bursts take place beneath the Earth's surface. Each type of burst has different effects and implications.
A nuclear burst can occur as a result of a nuclear explosion, which can be caused by either a fission or fusion reaction. The specific type of burst depends on the design and intent of the nuclear device used.
A high-altitude nuclear burst occurs about 100,000 feet surface level. This type of burst generates an electromagnetic pulse that can disrupt or damage electrical systems and infrastructure over a wide area.
An air burst occurs at an altitude of 100,000 feet, where the nuclear explosion happens in the air rather than on the ground. In this type of burst, the fireball does not make contact with the Earth's surface, resulting in a wide area of destruction from the shockwave and thermal radiation.
An air burst occurs when a nuclear explosion happens in the air rather than on the ground. In this scenario, the fireball does not touch the Earth's surface, making it an aerial detonation. This type of burst can cause widespread damage through the blast wave, heat, and radiation effects.
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 nuclear burst can occur as a result of a nuclear explosion, which can be caused by either a fission or fusion reaction. The specific type of burst depends on the design and intent of the nuclear device used.
High-altitude burst
High-altitude Burst
Surface Burst
A high-altitude nuclear burst occurs about 100,000 feet surface level. This type of burst generates an electromagnetic pulse that can disrupt or damage electrical systems and infrastructure over a wide area.
Anything but a deep subsurface burst or a burst in outer space.
sub surface burst
surface burst
High-altitude burst
An air burst occurs at an altitude of 100,000 feet, where the nuclear explosion happens in the air rather than on the ground. In this type of burst, the fireball does not make contact with the Earth's surface, resulting in a wide area of destruction from the shockwave and thermal radiation.
sub-surface burst
Surface burst