Most Devastating Atomic Bomb
Hiroshima And Nagasaki
1. Hiroshima:
- On August 6, 1945, at around 8:15 a.m., the United States dropped an atomic bomb named "Little Boy" on Hiroshima. - The bomb exploded approximately 600 meters above the city, releasing an intense burst of heat, radiation, and a powerful shockwave. - The blast instantly killed an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people and caused severe injuries to tens of thousands more. - The city's infrastructure was largely destroyed, with buildings and homes reduced to rubble. - The aftermath of the bombing led to widespread fires, further contributing to the destruction. - The long-term effects of radiation exposure resulted in an increased death toll, with estimates ranging from 90,000 to 166,000 people dying by the end of 1945. - The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked the first and only use of nuclear weapons in warfare.