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SURFACE NUCLEAR BURST [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Atomic Physics
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

A nuclear burst that occurs within the atmosphere at a height such that the fireball is in contact with the earth's surface and consequently produces fallout.

OBS

surface nuclear burst; surface burst: designations and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Physique atomique
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Explosion nucléaire qui se produit dans l'atmosphère à une hauteur telle que la boule de feu entre en contact avec la surface terrestre et, par conséquent, entraîne des retombées radioactives.

OBS

explosion nucléaire de surface : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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