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News and Discussions => History & Trivia => Topic started by: Marlin on Feb 26, 2015, 04:38

Title: 800-kiloton nuclear warhead detonated above Manhattan?
Post by: Marlin on Feb 26, 2015, 04:38

What would happen if an 800-kiloton nuclear warhead detonated above midtown Manhattan?

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Title: Re: 800-kiloton nuclear warhead detonated above Manhattan?
Post by: mjd on Feb 26, 2015, 06:16

This might be about the last crew that should have access to this toy, but have fun. Pick your poison & solve all the world problems. Hint: a ground detonation causes the most havoc.
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