Phrases with «nuclear explosion»

A nuclear explosion is a powerful release of energy caused by the splitting or combining of atoms in a process called nuclear reactions. It creates a huge blast, destructive shockwaves, and releases an immense amount of heat, light, and radiation. Full definition

Sentences with «nuclear explosion»

  • The designers want $ 900 million for a laser that will simulate nuclear explosions in the laboratory more accurately than ever before. (newscientist.com)
  • Moreover, we do have experience of nuclear explosions over water. (realclimate.org)
  • By measuring the relative abundance of various elements in debris left over from nuclear explosions, researchers say they can accurately estimate the amount of energy released during the initial blast. (sciencenews.org)
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