Fizzle (nuclear explosion)
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fizzle-nuclear-explosion-178-7318516
title:
Fizzle (nuclear explosion)
text:
A fizzle occurs when the detonation of a device for creating a nuclear explosion grossly fails to meet its expected yield. The bombs still detonate, but the detonation is much weaker than anticipated. The cause(s) for the failure can be linked to improper design, poor construction, or lack of expertise. All countries that have had a nuclear weapons testing program have experienced some fizzles. A fizzle can spread radioactive material throughout the surrounding area, involve a partial fission re
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encyclopedia
description:
Nuclear explosion with much less than expected yield
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fizzle_(nuclear_explosion)
date created:
2008-05-04T22:08:54Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T13:17:31Z
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