Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear weapons arvastly more danerous than regular TNT because not only do they emit high levels of deadly radiation, which can last for decades, but even the most simple of atomic weapons, such as those used at Hiroshima and Nagasaki have a yield equivilant to twenty thousand tons of TNT (20 kilotons). Also, if used enmasse, nuclear weapons could cause a "nuclear winter", which would be the result of the dust and smoke created by nuclear blasts, which would fill the atmosphere and block out sunlight, plunging the earth into a long-lasting (I'm not sure exactly how long, but it would be more than years for sure, maybe even more than decades), radioactie winter.

Nagasaki (Japan) - 9 August 1945 - a bomb containing 6,4 kg of Plutonium 239

The damage caused by a nuclear weapon can vary depending on factors such as the size and design of the weapon, the location of the detonation, and the surrounding environment. However, nuclear weapons have the potential to cause widespread destruction, including blast effects, thermal radiation, and radioactive fallout, resulting in devastating consequences for human life and infrastructure.

Plutonium is the metallic element used in nuclear weapons that is named after the Greek god Pluto, who was the ruler of the underworld.

No, there aren't enough countries with nuclear warheads to cause an apocalypse and no country even matches up to the United States nuclear bombs besides Russia and they have nukes from the 1960 so they don't even really pose a threat because they probably won't even work. Honestly though you don't have to work because if a nuke was fired the U.S. would stop take care of it. I am not saying that were almighty but we are the world SUPERPOWER! and we take of stuff like that. Thats why Iran won't wipe Israel of the map because they know they would be screwed like wise with Israel.

Yes! A nuclear weapon (especially a small one (as much as small can be applied to nuclear weapons)) can miss enough to render the weapon tactically ineffective. This could happen with ICMS if the guidance system failed, sending the weapons (in a MIRV) into the ocean, or onto a remote piece of land.

Well, the technical explanation is very complicated, so I will make it more simple: there are the fission bomb, and the thermonuclear bomb. The fission bomb makes an explosion through the splitting of atom. Atom is the smallest measurement. There are neutrons and photons in a atom. But when you split the atom to make a big explosion, you do not use any atom. We usually use an atom of uranium-235. When the uranium atom is split, the normal amount of neutrons or photons does not come out. Then the neutrons release lots of energy! (Very simple explanation: A fission bomb is a bomb that uses energy from splitting uncontrolled atoms. And a thermonuclear bomb is just opposite to fission bomb, it gets energy from fusion of atoms to make a heavier one.

The cost of conducting an atomic bomb test can vary significantly depending on factors such as location, equipment, personnel, and administrative expenses. Additionally, the costs associated with the environmental impact and cleanup efforts can be substantial. Overall, it is difficult to determine a specific cost for an atomic bomb test.

One way to stop the nuclear arms race is through international agreements and treaties aimed at limiting the production and proliferation of nuclear weapons. Encouraging diplomacy and dialogue among nations to promote trust and cooperation can also help reduce the incentive for countries to engage in a nuclear arms race. Additionally, investing in alternative security measures and promoting disarmament initiatives can contribute to reducing the reliance on nuclear weapons.

A nuclear missile can travel at speeds of more than 15,000 miles per hour (24,000 km/h). These missiles are designed to reach their targets as quickly as possible to minimize the chances of interception.

The three types of atomic explosions are fission, fusion, and dirty bombs. Fission involves the splitting of atomic nuclei, fusion combines atomic nuclei, and dirty bombs involve conventional explosives combined with radioactive materials. Each type of explosion can have different effects and consequences.

'Nukes' are Nuclear Weapons
A nuke is also called an atomic bomb
Or it is called a hydrogen bomb
Splitting a single atom in half creates a nuclear explosion
Nukes cause great damage
They could destroy huge cities

Within the continental US there have been just short of 1000 nuclear detonations for various purposes, over 95% of these were within the Nevada Test Site just north of Las Vegas, NV. This does not include safety tests, plutonium dispersal tests, RaLa tests, etc. that produced no nuclear yield but were experiments required for bomb development.

Yes, there is nuclear energy in nuclear bombs. It is released in a few microseconds when they are detonated.

An atom bomb is a type of nuclear weapon that relies on nuclear fission, while "nuke" is a colloquial term used to refer to any type of nuclear weapon, including both fission and fusion bombs. So, all atom bombs are nukes, but not all nukes are atom bombs.

Yes, the first was detonated by the U.S. in 1952.Codename Mike as part of Operation Ivy, it had a yield of 10.4 megatons(450 times as powerful as the bomb dropped on Nagasaki)and was detonated at Eniwetok atoll in the Marshall islands.

An average nuclear weapon can have explosive power ranging from tens of kilotons to hundreds of kilotons of TNT equivalent. For comparison, the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945 had an explosive power of around 15 kilotons.

Many things, the Special Nuclear Materials are just a small percentage. For example the Fat Man bomb was 5 feet diameter and 10 feet long, but the Plutonium used in it was only roughly a 3 inch diameter sphere encased in a roughly 3 inch thick depleted Uranium tamper (total diameter of tamper and core assembly roughly 9 inches). Most of the material making up the rest of the 5 foot sphere around this was conventional explosives (Composition-B and Baritol) to rapidly assemble the Plutonium to a supercritical sphere about 1 inch in diameter, before a neutron source of Beryllium/Polonium triggered the fission. In the nose and tail were electronics to control the safing/arming/firing of the bomb. The casing was a thick Duralumin shell to protect from flack (this turned out to be unneeded and was reduced to a relatively thin steel shell in later designs).

Fusion bombs also contain one or more fusion stages made of a tamper and Lithium-Deuteride fusion fuel. The tamper can be made of many materials, depending on if you want a clean, conventional, or salted bomb. Very very clean fusion bombs are also referred to as neutron bombs.

One gram of hydrogen bomb material can release the explosive energy equivalent to about 20,000 tons of TNT.

No, there is no verified information to suggest that America has sent a nuclear bomb to North Korea. Both countries have engaged in diplomatic negotiations and have not resorted to direct military action involving nuclear weapons.

It depends on the size and type of eruption or bomb. Generally, the largest volcanic eruptions release more energy than the most powerful nuclear bombs. Volcanic eruptions can have long-lasting impacts due to the release of ash, gases, and other materials, while nuclear bombs have more immediate destructive effects in a concentrated area.