How long is a Nuclear Fireball (1 Megaton)?
A Nuclear Fireball (1 Megaton) is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) long.
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Length Overview
Imperial
1.2 miles
Metric
1.9 km
Football Fields
17.6
Category
Physics
A 1-megaton nuclear detonation produces a fireball 1.2 miles (1.93 km) in diameter. The thermal flash lasts 1-10 seconds. The mushroom cloud reaches 80,000+ feet. Everything within the fireball is vaporized instantly.
How many Nuclear Fireball (1 Megaton)s fit in...?
School Buses
181.0
Football Fields
17.6
Blue Whales
63.4
Compare to a custom length
= 1056.0 × Nuclear Fireball (1 Megaton)
For perspective...
- • The fireball would cover all of Central Park
- • Thermal radiation causes 3rd-degree burns at 5 miles
- • The mushroom cloud is 3x the cruising altitude of commercial jets
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Nuclear Fireball (1 Megaton)?
A 1-megaton nuclear detonation produces a fireball 1.2 miles (1.93 km) in diameter. The thermal flash lasts 1-10 seconds. The mushroom cloud reaches 80,000+ feet. Everything within the fireball is vaporized instantly.
How many football fields is a Nuclear Fireball (1 Megaton)?
A Nuclear Fireball (1 Megaton) is 17.6 football fields long (1.2 miles (1.9 km)).
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