Nuclear fallout
Fallout is the residual radiation hazard from a nuclear explosion and is named from the fact that it "falls out" of the atmosphere in to which it is spread during the explosion. It commonly refers to the radioactive dust created when a nuclear weapon explodes. This radio-active dust, consisting of hot particles, is a kind of radioactive contamination.
Related Topics:
Nuclear explosion - Radioactive - Nuclear weapon - Hot particle - Radioactive contamination
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Fallout can also refer to nuclear accidents, although a nuclear reactor cannot explode like a nuclear weapon.
Related Topics:
Nuclear accident - Nuclear reactor - Nuclear weapon
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Source of fallout |
| ► | Types of fallout |
| ► | Factors affecting fallout |
| ► | Effects of fallout |
| ► | Tactical military considerations |
| ► | Prevention and Cleanup |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
| ► | References |
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