explosive yield

Explosive yield measures the amount of energy released when an explosion occurs, typically expressed in units like tons or kilotons of TNT. It indicates how powerful the explosion is and helps compare different devices or events. For example, a 1-kiloton explosion releases energy equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT. The yield impacts the size of the area affected, including destruction and radiation, making it a key factor in understanding the potential impact of bombs, nuclear tests, or other large-scale explosions.