Defeating Nuclear Explosion Factors and Action

Nuclear weapons are one of the most dangerous species that exist on Earth. The use of this tool can solve different tasks. In addition, objects that must be attacked may have different locations. In this regard, a nuclear explosion can be produced in the air, under ground or water, above ground or water. This type of weapon can destroy all objects that are not protected, as well as people. In connection with this, the following detrimental factors of a nuclear explosion are distinguished.

1. Shock wave. This factor accounts for about 50 percent of all energy released during the explosion. A shock wave from an explosion of nuclear weapons is analogous to that of an ordinary bomb. Its difference is more destructive force and a long time of action. If we consider all the damaging factors of a nuclear explosion, then this is considered the main one.

The shock wave of this weapon is able to hit objects that are far from the epicenter. It is a process of strong air compression. The speed of its spread depends on the pressure created. The farther from the site of the explosion, the weaker the impact of the wave. The danger of an explosive wave is also in the fact that it moves in the air objects that can lead to the death of people. Defeats this factor is divided into light, heavy, extremely heavy and medium.

You can hide from the impact of the shock wave in a special shelter.

2. Light radiation. This factor accounts for about 35% of all energy released during the explosion. It is a stream of radiant energy that includes infrared, visible and ultraviolet radiation. As sources of light radiation are hot air and hot products of the explosion.

The temperature of light radiation can reach 10,000 degrees Celsius. The level of the damaging action is determined by the light pulse. This is the ratio of the total amount of energy to the area that it illuminates. The energy of the light radiation passes into the thermal one. The surface is heated. It can be quite strong and lead to charring of materials or fires.

People as a result of light radiation receive numerous burns.

3. Penetrating radiation. The damaging factors of a nuclear explosion include this component as well. It accounts for about 10 percent of all energy. This is a stream of neutrons and gamma quanta that emanate from the epicenter of the use of weapons. Their distribution occurs in all directions. The farther the distance from the explosion point, the lower the concentration of these streams in the air. If the weapon was used underground or under water, then the degree of their impact is much lower. This is due to the fact that part of the flux of neutrons and gamma quanta is absorbed by water and earth.

Penetrating radiation covers a smaller area than a shock wave or radiation. But there are types of weapons in which the effect of penetrating radiation is significantly higher than other factors.

Neutrons and gamma quanta penetrate through tissues, blocking the work of cells. This leads to changes in the work of the body, its organs and systems. Cells die and decompose. In humans this is called radiation sickness. In order to assess the degree of exposure to radiation on the body, determine the dose of radiation.

4. Radioactive contamination. After the explosion, some of the substance is not fissioned. As a result of its decay, alpha particles are formed. Many of them are active for not more than an hour. The greatest degree of radioactive contamination is exposed to the territory in the epicenter of the explosion.

5. Electromagnetic pulse. It also enters the system, which is formed by the damaging factors of nuclear weapons. It is associated with the emergence of strong electromagnetic fields.

These are all the main striking factors of a nuclear explosion. Its effect has a significant impact on the entire territory and people who fall into this zone.

Nuclear weapons and its damaging factors are studied by mankind. Its use is controlled by the world community in order to prevent global catastrophes.