THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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They can fly thousands of miles to destroy attack the enemy.
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They were more powerful than hydrogen bombs.
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They were more powerful than atomic bombs.
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Because the United States was the only country that had missiles.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the long-term, nuclear weapons produce ionizing radiation, which kills or sickens those exposed, contaminates the environment, and has long-term health consequences, including cancer and genetic damage. Their widespread use in atmospheric testing has caused grave long-term consequences.
Detailed explanation-2: -Detonating nuclear weapons above ground sends radioactive materials as high as 50 miles into the atmosphere. Large particles fall to the ground near the explosion-site, but lighter particles and gases travel into the upper atmosphere.
Detailed explanation-3: -The air blast from a 1 KT detonation could cause 50% mortality from flying glass shards, to individuals within an approximate radius of 300 yards (275 m). This radius increases to approximately 0.3 miles (590 m) for a 10 KT detonation. up to millions of degrees.
Detailed explanation-4: -If an interceptor missile actually destroys a nuclear missile in mid-air, it could cause a plutonium or uranium core to fall to the ground. This causes the radiation to fall on the surface and propagate.