The Top 10 Largest Nuclear Explosions, Visualized

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There have been over 2,000 nuclear tests since 1945. Here’s a visual comparison of the top 10 largest nuclear explosions in history.

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The Top 10 Largest Nuclear Explosions, Visualized

There have been over 2,000 nuclear tests since 1945. Here’s a visual comparison of the top 10 largest nuclear explosions in history.


First published: May 13, 2022 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: Business Insider, Wikipedia & NUKEMAP by Alex Wellerstein

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