Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

exboyfil

(17,862 posts)
1. What about the post-WWII above
Wed Sep 26, 2018, 02:05 PM
Sep 2018

ground hydrogen bomb tests.

Total tonnage by allies of conventional bombs during WWII:

2.7 Megaton in Europe
0.7 Megaton in the Pacific

One Soviet hydrogen bomb, the Tsar, was 50 Megaton. Total of all nuclear tests was 500 Megaton.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Science»WWII Bombs Had Rippling E...»Reply #1