Help with nuclear explosion released isotopes

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Nuclear explosions release various radioactive isotopes into the environment, each with different half-lives and levels of danger. Isotopes such as cesium-137 and strontium-90 are particularly concerning due to their long half-lives and potential for bioaccumulation, posing significant health risks to humans. The danger from these isotopes persists over time, as they can contaminate food and water sources. Understanding the specific isotopes released and their characteristics is crucial for assessing long-term environmental and health impacts. Comprehensive knowledge of nuclear fallout is essential for effective safety measures and public health responses.
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After a nuclear explosion in the environment remains a lot of half-life of a radioactive isotope . Which of them pose the greatest danger to people , find themselves in the same place after a certain time ? why?
 
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dovis said:
After a nuclear explosion in the environment remains a lot of half-life of a radioactive isotope . Which of them pose the greatest danger to people , find themselves in the same place after a certain time ? why?
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Is this question for schoolwork? What is the context of the question? And there are different kinds of nuclear explosions -- which one did you have in mind?
 

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