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megaton
1. one million tons 2. an explosive power, esp of a nuclear weapon, equal to the power of one million tons of TNT megaton [′meg·ə‚tən] (physics) The energy released by 1,000,000 metric tons of chemical high explosive calculated at a rate of 1000 calories per gram, or a total of 4.18 × 1015joules; used principally in expressing the energy released by a nuclear bomb. Abbreviated MT. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Tested in 1961 within the Arctic Circle, this Russian hydrogen explosive detonated with the force of 50 megatons - TEN TIMES the explosives used in World War II, including the nukes dropped on Japan. He said the clash resulted in what is presently known as Tunguska event - a massive blast estimated at 15 megatons that destroyed 80million trees over nearly 100 square miles, however, no one was killed. Don't expect a masterclass in acting, writing or realism, but look out for director Olivier Megaton - he may sound like a rubbish Transformer but he has breathed new life into a tired franchise. |
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