Why Do Nuclear Bombs Make Mushroom Clouds?

Why Do Nuclear Bombs Make Mushroom Clouds?

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Physics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explains the formation and dynamics of mushroom clouds, often seen after large explosions, including nuclear blasts. It describes how these clouds form due to the Rayleigh Taylor instability, where hot air from an explosion rises and interacts with cooler atmospheric air. The video also covers the structure of mushroom clouds, including the cap and smoke ring, and discusses misty halos and Wilson clouds that can form around them. Finally, it explains how mushroom clouds dissipate over time.

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