In 1958, shortly after the discovery of the Van Allen belt scientists exploded a nuclear bomb in the belt to test the effects of a nuclear explosion in space. It was the largest man made light show. It must have been quite a sight. I imagine it to be what we would see right before the world comes to an end.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
459 Nuclear Fireworks
In 1958, shortly after the discovery of the Van Allen belt scientists exploded a nuclear bomb in the belt to test the effects of a nuclear explosion in space. It was the largest man made light show. It must have been quite a sight. I imagine it to be what we would see right before the world comes to an end.
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