Nuclear Weapons

The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 released energy equivalent to about 200 megatons of TNT. It was one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history, causing widespread destruction and environmental effects.

Underground bunkers or shelters specifically designed to withstand nuclear blasts and radiation would be the most likely to survive a nuclear war. These structures provide protection from the initial explosion and fallout, increasing the chances of survival for those inside.

People should care about hydrogen bombs because they have immense destructive power, capable of causing widespread devastation and loss of life on a massive scale. The use of hydrogen bombs could have catastrophic consequences for humanity and the environment. It is crucial to prevent the spread and use of these weapons to maintain global peace and security.

low order detonation
low order detonation

Most debris from a nuclear weapons test is typically buried or contained at the test site to prevent the spread of radioactive material. Some debris may be cleaned up or decontaminated, while other radioactive waste may be stored in designated facilities for long-term disposal. Additionally, monitoring and surveillance programs are often implemented to assess the impact of the test on the environment and surrounding communities.

Truman ordered the production of a hydrogen bomb as a response to the Soviet Union developing their own atomic bomb. He wanted to ensure that the United States maintained a strategic advantage in nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

A pure fission bomb completes its detonation in less than 10 microseconds, the fireball reaches full size in a few milliseconds. A fusion bomb takes somewhat longer but is typically more powerful.

In a typical aerial burst, a single explosion occurs. This explosion disperses the payload carried by the shell into multiple smaller bomblets or submunitions, creating the intended effect over a wider area.

An incomplete detonation is referred to as a "deflagration," while a complete detonation at a lower than maximum velocity is known as a "low-order detonation."

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The total energy released in a nuclear explosion comes from the conversion of mass into energy, as described by Einstein's equation, E=mc^2. This released energy can be in the form of blast, heat, and radiation. The magnitude of this energy release can be enormous, depending on the size and yield of the nuclear device.

The bomb squad preliminary investigation suggests that a faulty electrical wire caused the explosion.

Bert the Turtle appeared in filmstrips featuring a cheery little jingle called "Duck and Cover". The films suggested that it was possible to survive an atomic bomb simply by, well, ducking and covering the back of your neck with your head. This would do approximately nothing for people close to the blast, but they likely wouldn't have time to do it anyway, and against conventional explosives or at some distance from a nuclear blast, it would help mitigate the immediate effects.

No, Bosnia does not possess nuclear weapons. The country is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and does not have any known or declared nuclear weapons program.

The term used to describe an incomplete detonation is a "misfire," while a complete detonation at a lower velocity is known as a "deflagration."

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Bard argued that the use of the atomic bomb was unnecessary for Japan's surrender as they were already close to defeat, and that it caused unnecessary civilian casualties. Additionally, he believed that the decision to use the bomb should have been considered at a higher level of government rather than by military commanders.

1. Highly efficient energy production through nuclear fission.
2. Lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.
3. Can be used for both electricity generation and medical purposes, such as cancer treatment.

According to "Duck and Cover," the best place to be during a nuclear attack is inside a sturdy building, preferably underground if possible. It is important to seek shelter away from windows and doors to protect against flying debris and radiation.

This depends on many variables including yield, weather, height of burst, "salting" of the tamper, etc. Without knowing these your question cannot be answered.

The idea that these bombs "implode then explode" has something to do with the range of the effects as given in the expert answer is complete nonsense. Especially since gun type nuclear bombs do not implode during the assembly of a supercritical mass.

Some effects like fallout and EMP can reach distances of many thousands of miles under the right conditions!

Maybe. The effects of a nuclear weapon are wide spread. When the bomb was dropped in Japan ( and it was nothing like what we have today) it imploded and then exploded. What this means is that it collapsed on itself and took all the air then it exploded. People miles away from the center of the explosion were burned instantly, water evaporated instantly, and anything standing was gone. The second factor is radiation levels and the sickness that follows. It also stays in the environment for thousands of years and plants, soil, animals are effected. If enough nuclear weapons are employed there will also be a nuclear winter because the suns rays will be blocked by debris in the atmosphere. So, people who survived the blast will have to contend with no services, no hospitals, radiation sickness, cold weather, and lack of food. If a bomb was employed in a place like North Korea not only would North Korea be effected but the entire area would be gone. We have thousands of American forces sitting in South Korea that would die along with the North. The use of nuclear weapons is not an answer to problems.

Nuclear testing above ground was eventually banned due to the environmental and health risks it posed, such as radioactive fallout and damage to ecosystems. The testing also raised concerns about escalating the arms race and increasing the threat of nuclear war. This led to international agreements, such as the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, to halt above-ground nuclear testing.

The fuel is uranium, but in an oxide form, UO2 so not metallic. The fuel is in zirconium tubes. Otherwise there is plenty of steel including stainless steel in the structures and the pressure parts of the reactor.

A hydrogen bomb is called so because it mainly relies on the fusion of hydrogen isotopes to release energy. The fusion process is what distinguishes it from an atomic bomb, which relies on nuclear fission.

Nuclear weapons do not directly harm the ozone layer. The main environmental impact of nuclear weapons comes from the radioactive fallout and long-term radiation effects on the environment and living organisms, rather than ozone depletion.