Depends on the power of the nuke. At the center of the explosion the destruction is total. Farther, damages become less destructive, but the radioactive cloud can travel tens or hundreds of kilometers.
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The range of destruction from a nuclear bomb explosion varies based on the size of the bomb. A large nuclear bomb can cause destruction up to several miles from ground zero, including devastating effects from the initial blast, heat, and radiation. The exact distance would depend on the specific yield and design of the bomb.
The detonation point of a nuclear bomb explosion is where the bomb is triggered to release its energy. This can occur either in the air, on the ground, or underwater, depending on the desired impact and effect of the explosion. The detonation point is carefully chosen to maximize the destructive potential of the bomb.
No, a nuclear reactor cannot explode like a nuclear bomb. The design and process within a nuclear reactor are different from those in a nuclear bomb. In a reactor, the control systems prevent the conditions needed for a nuclear explosion to occur.
No, a nuclear reactor cannot detonate like a nuclear bomb. Nuclear reactors use controlled fission reactions to generate heat for electricity, while nuclear bombs use uncontrolled chain reactions to create an explosion. The design and purpose of a reactor prevent it from causing a nuclear explosion.
It is unlikely for a nuclear bomb or reaction to blow up a whole state. The explosive power of a nuclear bomb is devastating, but the physical size of a typical state is much larger. The impact of a nuclear explosion would be significant within a certain radius, but it would not cover an entire state.
The size of a nuclear bomb explosion can vary depending on the yield of the bomb. Nuclear bombs can range from a few kilotons (equal to thousands of tons of TNT) to megatons (equal to millions of tons of TNT) in explosive power. The effects of a nuclear bomb explosion can extend for miles, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.