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The Top 10 Largest Nuclear Explosions, Visualized
The Top 10 Largest Nuclear Explosions, Visualized
Just how powerful are nuclear explosions?
The U.S.’ Trinity test in 1945, the first-ever nuclear detonation, released around 19 kilotons of explosive energy. The explosion instantly vaporized the tower it stood on and turned the surrounding sand into green glass, before sending a powerful heatwave across the desert.
Mapped: The State of Global Democracy in 2022
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Welcome To The Greatest Energy Crisis In History – Things Will Only Get Much More Painful From Here
Arms Transfers: U.S. and Russia’s Biggest Trading Partners
Arms Transfers: U.S. and Russia’s Biggest Trading Partners
The increase in conflicts worldwide, including in Ukraine and the Middle East, has shifted global focus back onto arms transfers between countries.