Nuclear Blasts

Nuclear blasts occur when nuclear fission reactions release vast amounts of energy in a very short time. Fission involves splitting heavy atomic nuclei, like uranium or plutonium, into lighter nuclei, which releases energy due to the strong forces holding the nucleus together. This explosive release of energy leads to a rapid expansion of gases and a shockwave, creating the destructive impact of a nuclear explosion. The resulting heat can vaporize materials, and the blast can devastate a wide area, while radiation released poses long-term health risks and environmental consequences.