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There are three main methods a nuclear bomb can destroy life. These three methods have major differences that set them apart in terms of the speed and extent of their effects.
1. The explosion
The most obvious way a nuclear bomb can kill is by the explosion it creates. This explosion and the related shockwave releases an incredible amount of energy, killing any life within range almost instantly, and destroying human infrastructure, potentially killing large populations rapidly. Although the initial explosion causes significant damage to a large area, the next two methods of killing cause even more widespread damage.
2. The radiation
The next method of nuclear destruction is the radiation released by the nuclear bomb. This radiation can kill most living creatures in a matter of days, and the radiation affects a larger area than the initial explosion. The radiation can persist for years and still be deadly. In addition, strong pulses of electromagnetic radiation released by the nuclear explosion can disable many electrical circuits, causing widespread blackouts and bringing entire countries to a standstill.
3. Nuclear Winter
Nuclear winter is caused by extreme atmospheric changes following a nuclear explosion. During a nuclear winter, dust and debris becomes so thick in the upper atmosphere that light from the sun cannot reach earth's surface. Without sunlight, plant life will slowly begin to die, causing a collapse in most food chains on the planet. The lack of sunlight would also plunge the planet into an ice age, which would kill off plants and animals who are unable to adapt to the sudden drop in temperature. This method kills the slowest, but has the potential to cause a mass extinction of most species on the planet. It is often an unintended side effect of nuclear weapons, because it affects the entire planet, including the country that launched the attack.
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Would one nuclear bomb destroy a city like New York?
Yes, a fusion bomb (hydrogen bomb) would destroy New York City.
How big of an area would a nuclear bomb destroy?
depends on yield an height/depth of burst.
What is a nuke and what does a nuke looks like?
Well if you don't know its a bomb and its actually called nuclear bomb, nuke is short for nuclear. It has the power to destroy a whole NATION. And to answer your other question it looks a missle. if don't know what a missle looks like, you can look up Missles and or nuclear bomb on Google images
Which is more destructive a nuclear bomb or a hydrogen bomb?
the hydrogen bomb, is a nuclear bomb
What would a 90 Gigaton nuclear bomb be like?
A gigaton is 1000 megatons so it would be destroy an an area the size of Louisiana. But of course there is no such thing as a gigaton for bombs. IN FACT, there are already 1+ gigaton nuclear weapons. A 1 GT bomb would destroy an area the size of Texas, just with the expansive wave. A 90 GT bomb could change the planet trajectory.
Can one nuclear bomb destroy mankind?
no
Can a nuclear bomb be used to destroy a hurricane?
No.
Could nuclear bomb destroy US?
There are currently no nuclear weapons big enough that just one could destroy the US. It is possible that enough of them could pretty much destroy our way of life for decades to come.
Is it possible that a bomb could destroy all human life on the planet?
Yes, nuclear bombs can destroy most if not all human, animal, and plant life, and contaminate water supplies.
Would one nuclear bomb destroy a city like New York?
Yes, a fusion bomb (hydrogen bomb) would destroy New York City.
What could nuclear bombs do to buildings?
A neclear bomb could completly destroy a building :)
Does Osama bin Laden have nuclear weapons?
yes he has a nuclear bomb which is the most powerful bomb in the world and can destroy the whole of England. apparently there is only 1 in the world now
How big of an area would a nuclear bomb destroy?
depends on yield an height/depth of burst.
Who as the nuclear bomb that can destroy the human race?
Nobody has a bomb big enough to destroy the earth. The problem is, if one person detonates a nuke, there will be retaliation by other countries. This will lead to nuclear war, and ultimately the extinction of the human race and most other species of animals.
What was the purpose of the nuclear bomb?
To destroy large areas of land. Is one answer. The other is to blackmail other countries into submitting to you.
Advantages of a nuclear bomb?
If you want to destroy a city and kill thousands of people, it is the quickest way of doing so.
Could a nuclear bomb hit and destroy Rhode Island?
That would depend on yield and height/depth of burst.
