What's this filaments of a nuclear explosion?

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The filaments observed in the image related to nuclear explosions are vertical smoke flares deployed to visualize air movement and the shockwave. These smoke streamers serve a critical purpose in analyzing the dynamics of the explosion's aftermath. The discussion references the physics of mushroom clouds, specifically highlighting the role of these smoke streaks in understanding shockwave behavior.

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The filaments at the red pointer. Is that the result of shockwave?

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i've often wondered the same thing regard that pic (or one very similar to it).

maybe it's blackbirds being toasted midflight.
 
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