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It depends entirely on the yield of the weapon (explosive force in Kilotons or Megatons), and the density of the impact area (open area, buildings, etc.).

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The size of the ground zero in a nuclear attack can vary depending on the yield of the bomb. For a typical modern nuclear weapon, the immediate blast radius where devastation is most severe can range from less than a mile to several miles. However, the effects of a nuclear attack extend far beyond ground zero due to radioactive fallout and thermal radiation.

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