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#778 - Annie Jacobsen - Just How Likely Is A Global Nuclear War?
Modern Wisdom
The Power of Destruction Unleashed
Richard Garwin created a weapon with an explosive yield equivalent to 10.4 megatons, representing the detonation power of nearly 1,000 Hiroshima bombs simultaneously. This weapon manifests as a five-mile fireball, accompanied by a catastrophic blast that extends destructively outward. The scale of power is underscored by the existence of even larger Russian 50 megaton weapons, which evoke fear through their immense destructive capability. Furthermore, the terms 'hydrogen bomb' and 'thermonuclear bomb' are interchangeable, reinforcing the understanding that the military language surrounding these devices is critical in discussions of their implications and effects.
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