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Record 1 2021-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • CBRNE Operations
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

The thermal radiation given off immediately following a nuclear explosion.

CONT

The flash heat released in the first instant of detonation can burn exposed skin, char or ignite clothing, and, if the person is fairly close to the burst, produce skin burns through [their] clothing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Opérations CBRNE
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Rayonnement thermique émis immédiatement après une explosion nucléaire.

Spanish

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