this depends mostly on yield and altitude/depth of burst. it is a rather difficult function to compute.
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The amount of land destroyed by a nuclear bomb depends on the bomb's yield and how it's designed. The blast radius of a nuclear bomb can range from a few hundred meters to several kilometers, and the effects of radiation and fallout can extend much farther. The destruction can vary greatly based on factors like the bomb's design, size, and placement.
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 land area affected by a nuclear explosion depends on the size of the bomb and the height at which it detonates. For example, a one-megaton nuclear bomb could destroy buildings and cause fires over an area of several square miles, while a larger bomb could cause widespread destruction over tens of square miles. The immediate blast zone, radiation fallout, and thermal effects would all contribute to the overall impact on land.
The destructive radius of a nuclear bomb varies depending on its size and yield. Generally, it can extend for several miles, causing devastating damage to buildings and infrastructure. The effects of a nuclear blast include heat, blast waves, and radioactive fallout, resulting in widespread destruction.
A hydrogen bomb (thermonuclear bomb) is more destructive than a regular nuclear bomb (fission bomb). Hydrogen bombs release much larger amounts of energy and have the potential to create significantly more devastation and damage.
The Little Boy nuclear bomb weighed about 9,700 pounds (4,400 kg).