After Nuclear War: Perturbations in Atmospheric Chemistry

Long-term atmospheric effects of nuclear war could be more devastating than nuclear explosions themselves. Assuming the detonation of 25,000 warheads, 330-825 teragrams of dust and debris would be lofted into the troposphere and stratosphere. Smoke from the thousands of fires started by nuclear fire...

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Published in:Bioscience 1985-10, Vol.35 (9), p.557-562
Main Authors: Stephens, Sherry L., Birks, John W.
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Asbestos
Blasts
Fireballs
Gases
Nitrogen oxides
Nuclear warfare
Ozone
Smoke
Stratosphere
Troposphere
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Gases
Nitrogen oxides
Nuclear warfare
Ozone
Smoke
Stratosphere
Troposphere
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