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Map showing the effects of a nuclear blast on Chicago, with concentric rings indicating zones of severe damage to different building types, radioactive ejecta depths, and a shaded overlay depicting radiation fallout spreading southeast toward Indiana and Michigan. Insets provide detailed views of blast impact and fallout intensity in rem units.

The nuclear history of Likiep atoll explained

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The nuclear history of Likiep atoll explained

The nuclear history of Likiep atoll explained

Learn how the U.S. nuclear tests at Bikini affected people living on other atolls...

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Map showing the effects of a nuclear blast on Chicago, with concentric rings indicating zones of severe damage to different building types, radioactive ejecta depths, and a shaded overlay depicting radiation fallout spreading southeast toward Indiana and Michigan. Insets provide detailed views of blast impact and fallout intensity in rem units.

Blast and radiation effects of different nuclear explosions

Blast and radiation effects at different ranges for a 500-kiloton nuclear explosion...

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