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The Aftermath of a Nuclear Weapon Detonating
Who?
The blast radius of a nuclear weapon detonation depends on how much energy the weapon contains.
1. The initial blast could effect anyone within 30-40 mi.
2. The thermal pulse could cause third-degree burns within a 60 mi radius.
What?
Primary Effects
When?
Where?
Why?
How?
The Aftermath of a Nuclear Weapon Detonating
By: Alex & Jennifer
Blast Damage:
Thermal Radiation:
1. All buildings and other structures, concrete or otherwise, will be destroyed if the pressure of the explosion reaches 8 psi.
1. Fire from the explosion will burn buildings and can even cause flash burns to people.
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2. The wind from the blast can approach the speed of sound (340.29 m/s).
Nuclear weapons are used in wars and terrorism. They are the most powerful weapons in terms of damage intensity and range.
2. If you're looking at the explosion and see the flash, you will be temporarily blinded and could even become permanently blind.
The nuclear explosion only takes a few milliseconds from start to finish. The fire ball can last for 5-10 min. The mushroom cloud can take 10-15 min to dissipate.
This (a nuclear detonation) is all caused by nuclear fission. Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits and causes an enormous release of energy.
Secondary Effects
Earthquake
- If the nuclear weapon is detonated underground, the pressure wave can cause an earthquake.
EMP
- The electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from a nuclear explosion can damage all electronics for miles. It can also disrupt radio signals.
Works Cited
Radiation
"Blast Effects." Blast Effects. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
"Effects of Nuclear Explosions." Effects of Nuclear Explosions. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
"The Effects of Nuclear Weapons." Effects of Nuclear Weapons. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
"HYDESim: High-Yield Detonation Effects Simulator." HYDESim: High-Yield Detonation
Effects Simulator. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
"Nuclear Weapon Effects." Nuclear Weapon Effects. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
- The nuclear fallout can travel hundreds of miles away from the explosion site via wind currents.