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PLUIE NOIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Air Pollution
  • Nuclear Waste Materials
CONT

The intense fires created around Hiroshima by the bomb carried large quantities of ash into the atmosphere. The ash had the effect of "seeding" the clouds and the result was a "black rain" which fell 1-2 hours after the explosion. This rain, which almost had the consistency of tar, was a combination of the ash, radioactive fallout, and water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Déchets nucléaires
CONT

Après le largage de la bombe atomique sur Hiroshima, [...] une fumée comprenant des substances radioactives s'est élevée et mélangée aux gouttes d'eau dans l'air avant de retomber en une pluie noire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Contaminación del aire
  • Desechos nucleares
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