29 That huge explosion in Beirut that killed at least 50 people looks like a mininuke. Look at that mushroom shaped cloud. (www.twitter.com) posted 256 days ago by Anaconda 256 days ago by Anaconda +29 / -0 12 comments share 12 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (12) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 1 ▼ – DickTick 1 point 256 days ago +2 / -1 The shape of that cloud has absolutely nothing to do with a nuclear explosion.... sure I guess it kind of looks like a nuclear explosion, but no. permalink save report block reply ▲ 2 ▼ – Graey 2 points 256 days ago +2 / -0 Its pretty well documented that explosions above a certain scale all just form mushroom clouds. Part of how thero and aerodynamics are I guess. Put enough boom in one place...mushroom cloud. permalink parent save report block reply
The shape of that cloud has absolutely nothing to do with a nuclear explosion.... sure I guess it kind of looks like a nuclear explosion, but no.
Its pretty well documented that explosions above a certain scale all just form mushroom clouds. Part of how thero and aerodynamics are I guess. Put enough boom in one place...mushroom cloud.