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Maybe. It would depend on how big the nuke was and how big the tornado was. But even if it worked, it would not change the large-scale conditions that caused the tornado and it would probably form again.....and stir up a lot of radioactive rubbish.
AnswerYes. (There ain't no "maybe" about it!) The minimum yield for a nuke would overwhelm even an EF5 (Enhanced Fujita Scale). It may not disperse a supercell source, which could then regroup and make another or other twisters. Remember that for an atomic blast to happen, a "threshold" must be crossed. Critical mass must be achieved, and there will be a minimum energy that a weapon will release when it goes off. The blast will make any tornado disappear. Anyone who does not think so overestimates the tornado or underestimates the nuclear weapon - or both. AnswerMaybe. It's interesting to remember that, decades ago, nukes were considered as a way to blast a sea-level canal near the existing Panama Canal. Nukes were considered as a way to divert the path of hurricanes. The plans were abandoned because of the undesirable side effect of radiation debris. Also, consider this: what good would it do to detroy any tornado if the nuke that destroyed it destroyed more than the original tornado might have? Should we destroy a bothersome fly with a hand-grenade? AnswerMaybe. A tornado is formed by a warm air meeting cold air, and without going into to much detail, the temperature difference between the two. If the nuke were dropped dead center, it would probably equalize everything, and the tornado would go away. However, if it were strategically dropped on one side or the other, it could conceivably make it a whole lot worse.Answer
No doubt it could, but it would produce much worse and longer-lasting effects than a tornado would. Decades later we'd be walking around (assuming we could still walk) on 8 legs, be covered in fur, and have 3 eyes.
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The problem here lies in several different factors. Targeting systems for a nuclear weapon are mainly used to pinpoint stationary locations E.G. a military base or a city, or other location. Tornadoes as moving "targets" are extremely difficult to pinpoint let alone lock on. The best way to tell is by a hook signature on Doppler radar and even this is not perfect.
Second, suppose you had a stroke of sheer stupid luck and the weapon detonated at the base of the funnel. It would probably disrupt the rotation but make the updraft much, much worse... and possibly lay the groundwork for another stronger, more horrifying storm than the original tornado you were trying to dissipate. This one would spread radioactive fallout ALL OVER the place.
Thirdly, even if you were successful in breaking up the storm, you would STILL be killing greater numbers of people and injuring more, because the side effects of the bomb. Tornadoes don't cause burns, they don't cause radiation sickness, and they dont cause cancer and other long lasting effects like the bomb does. Such a cure would be far worse than the disease.
Finally, every time we have ever screwed around with Mother Nature, she has ALWAYS found a way to vengefully pay us back. Keep this in mind the next time you decide that you want to nuke a tornado. :-)
hell yeah it will nuclear bombs are based on chemistry it can wipe out almost Japan imagine the whole universe but that will take like more than 1000 nuclear bombs
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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.
Would a non-nuclear bomb destroy a tornado?
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.
Can one nuclear bomb destroy mankind?
no
Can a nuclear bomb be used to destroy a hurricane?
No.
Could a nuclear bomb hit and destroy Rhode Island?
That would depend on yield and height/depth of burst.
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.
Does a atomic bomb destroy a tornado?
Absolutely. However, the certain widespread dispersal of radioactive fallout would deem this solution a ridiculous one.
What is more powerful a tornado or nuclear bomb?
A nuclear bomb is more powerful than a tornado. Nuclear bombs release explosive energy in a very short amount of time, causing devastating destruction over a large area, while tornadoes are powerful rotating columns of air capable of causing significant damage but generally on a smaller scale.
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.
How much heat would a nuclear bomb produce?
The amount of heat produced by a nuclear bomb varies depending on the size of the bomb. A typical nuclear bomb can release millions to billions of degrees of heat within milliseconds, resulting in temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun at the point of detonation.
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.
Can a nuclear bomb destroy the atmosphere?
No, a single nuclear bomb cannot destroy Earth's atmosphere. However, a large-scale nuclear war involving numerous bombs could have devastating effects on the atmosphere and potentially lead to long-term environmental consequences.
