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Most likely not, though a large enough explosion might disrupt a small, weak tornado temporarily. The structure of a tornado is enormous, extending upwards for miles. Some of the largest tornadoes can be well over a mile wide, and most very destructive tornadoes are at least a quarter of a mile wide.

However, any explosive strong enough to disrupt a tornado would cause more damage that the tornado.

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What would happen if an atomic bomb exploded in a tornado?

The explosion would probably disrupt the tornado. However, the effects of the blast and fallout would likely be worse than anything the tornado could do. Even then, the parent thunderstorm may still go on to produce another tornado.


Can a nuclear bomb destroy Colombia?

Theoretically, yes. Practically, no, nobody has ever built a single bomb of high enough yield to destroy an entire country in one shot; also any such bomb would waste most of its yield in simply blowing off the top of the atmosphere into space. It just isn't practical with a single bomb.


Would a big bomb disrupt a tornado?

It's possible but will never be done because it is extremely dangerous. You would need to use a nuclear bomb to make even the slightest effect against a tornado. If the bomb is detonated in the air, it can equalise the hot and cold air causing the tornado, causing it to fizzle out. However, the power of the tornado will disperse the nuclear explosion over several hundred miles, killing millions of people, wiping out plant life and poisoning water and food supplies. You're better off letting the tornado do its thing and disperse naturally, bombing it will make matters worse either way. Nature is the one thing man will never have any control over.


Would one nuclear bomb destroy a city like New York?

One nuclear bomb has the capability to cause significant destruction to a city like New York, depending on the size and location of the blast. The extent of damage would also be influenced by factors such as the type of bomb, altitude of detonation, and prevailing weather conditions. The impact would likely be catastrophic, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of life.


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.

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Does a atomic bomb destroy a tornado?

Absolutely. However, the certain widespread dispersal of radioactive fallout would deem this solution a ridiculous one.


What would happen if you exploded a powerful bomb in the center of a large tornado?

For a massive wedge tornado, anything short of a nuclear bomb would probably not do much. A nuclear bomb would probably disrupt it, but at the same time would cause far more damage than the tornado itself could.


When did the first atomic bomb touch down?

Atomic bombs don't do that. The closest thing to what you are describing is a "laydown" bomb, a bomb designed to destroy airfield runways using a parachute to put it gently on the ground then detonate it later after a delay of seconds to days. While such atomic bombs have been built and stockpiled, none had ever been used or tested. The nonnuclear "laydown" system was tested by dropping nonnuclear dummy bombs and the atomic bomb to go inside was tested; but entirely separately. In an attack using "laydown" bombs several would be dropped with different delays, so that some exploded very soon after landing causing destruction of the runways, then others would explode at various later times to prevent repairs and harass the repair crews.


What would happen if an atomic bomb exploded in a tornado?

The explosion would probably disrupt the tornado. However, the effects of the blast and fallout would likely be worse than anything the tornado could do. Even then, the parent thunderstorm may still go on to produce another tornado.


Can a nuclear bomb destroy Colombia?

Theoretically, yes. Practically, no, nobody has ever built a single bomb of high enough yield to destroy an entire country in one shot; also any such bomb would waste most of its yield in simply blowing off the top of the atmosphere into space. It just isn't practical with a single bomb.


What that goes into a gas tank will destroy an engine?

A bomb,lol,but i don't really know but if you put a bomb in there it will destroy it!I LIKE PIE


Can a tornado be stoped can a type bomb like a concuscion bomb be dropped in a un populated area?

No


Would a big bomb disrupt a tornado?

It's possible but will never be done because it is extremely dangerous. You would need to use a nuclear bomb to make even the slightest effect against a tornado. If the bomb is detonated in the air, it can equalise the hot and cold air causing the tornado, causing it to fizzle out. However, the power of the tornado will disperse the nuclear explosion over several hundred miles, killing millions of people, wiping out plant life and poisoning water and food supplies. You're better off letting the tornado do its thing and disperse naturally, bombing it will make matters worse either way. Nature is the one thing man will never have any control over.


Would one nuclear bomb destroy a city like New York?

One nuclear bomb has the capability to cause significant destruction to a city like New York, depending on the size and location of the blast. The extent of damage would also be influenced by factors such as the type of bomb, altitude of detonation, and prevailing weather conditions. The impact would likely be catastrophic, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of life.


What is the difference between a atomic bomb and a nuclear core?

An atomic bomb is a complete deliverable bomb, including all nonnuclear components. The nuclear core is a rather small part, typically between 2 to 3 inches in diameter that contains the fissile fuel that when made supercritical by conventional explosives in the bomb fissions and provides the energy to drive the actual nuclear explosion.


Can a nuclear bomb be used to destroy a hurricane?

No.


Can one nuclear bomb destroy mankind?

no