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Regular explosives together with radioactive material, not strong enough for a nuclear explosion, but spreads radiation which is poisonous.

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Beacause millions of lives were taken by the nuclear bombs


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What countries have or have use Dirty bombs?

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Why are hydrogen bombs called dirty bombs?

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Why are nuclear bombs called 'dirty' bombs?

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What type of bombs are refred as dirty bomb?

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