Environmental Impacts Of Bomb
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Environmental Impacts Of BombFireballForms after the
‘flash’ and rises in the air.
All exposed body parts burned deeply within 10 km.
Environmental Impacts Of Bomb
Low frequency sonar– Produces very loud sounds- 235 dB.– Can injure, deafen and even kill
cetaceans and other marine life.
Environmental Impacts Of Bomb
Radiation health effects– Radiation = high-energy particles: gamma (γ)
rays, X-rays, neutrons and electrons [beta (β) rays].
These radiation decreases with time - 80% gone in 1 day - 90% gone in the first week - the rest lasts for months
Environmental Impacts Of Bomb
– Central nervous system dysfunction– Gastrointestinal damage– Uncontrolled internal bleeding– Bleeding from within the skin– Genetic disorders– Increased risk of developing cancer for
survivors– Death
Enviromental Impacts Of Bomb
Adverse effects on wildlife.Possible elimination of species.Disruption of entire ecosystems.