Nuclear detonations can be classified into two main types: fission and fusion. Fission involves the splitting of atomic nuclei, while fusion combines atomic nuclei to release energy. Fission is typically used in nuclear power plants and atomic bombs, while fusion is used in more powerful thermonuclear weapons.
An underground nuclear detonation creates a crater in the Earth's surface. The explosion occurs beneath the ground, causing the soil and rock to be displaced upwards, resulting in a visible crater above the detonation point.
The survival chances of individuals near a nuclear bomb blast depend on various factors including the distance from the detonation, shelter availability, and the individual's proximity to shielding. However, the impact of a nuclear bomb is typically devastating, with the potential for widespread destruction and long-term health consequences.
An underground nuclear blast is referred to as an underground nuclear test. It involves detonating a nuclear weapon below the surface of the Earth, effectively containing the explosion underground. This type of blast generates seismic waves that can be detected and analyzed for various purposes, including testing nuclear weapons technology.
The nuclear energy that is most important for life on Earth is the nuclear fusion that powers the sun. This energy is essential for providing heat and light, which support life on our planet. Nuclear fission, used in nuclear power plants, also plays a role in providing electricity for human activities.
Plutonium was discovered by Glenn T. Seaborg, Edwin M. McMillan, Joseph W. Kennedy and Arthur C. Wahl at the Berkeley Laboratory of the University of California (United States) after the bombardment of uranium with deuterons, in 1940. Now plutonium is obtained in the nuclear reactors. Plutonium is also in traces in uranium minerals.
A nuclear detination
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Nuclear tests carried out in underground caves or underwater.
Any type of nuclear explosion will have this effect.
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An underground nuclear detonation creates a crater in the Earth's surface. The explosion occurs beneath the ground, causing the soil and rock to be displaced upwards, resulting in a visible crater above the detonation point.