Rumors of diving into the Arctic Russian submarine Poseidon they have the whole planet in suspense because of what the Putin government can do to it. It is no less because the ship in question is also known as “Weapon of the Apocalypse” for more than obvious reasons. There are many disasters that it can cause, and one of the most disturbing is the ability to cause radioactive tsunami. But what exactly?
As the name implies, these are tsunamis accompanied by the release of radiation. They are generated precisely by the release of an atomic bomb under the sea. This, on the one hand, leads to the release of radioactive materials that pollute both water and nearby land. But, on the other hand, it can also cause a tsunami, very similar to the one that occurs after a large earthquake.
The consequences can be dire for coastal cities. And the worst thing is that it is not easy to foresee; as it appears to be capable of bypassing US surveillance systems.
From tsunami to radioactive tsunami
In the past, the waves resulting from the passage hurricanes and typhoons Through the sea. However, these are actually surface movements of water; which, despite their violence, cannot match the intensity of what is today considered tsunami.
In fact, they arise from the sudden movement of the seabed vertically. It creates large body of water imbalance which, when trying to return to its original state, shakes violently, forming large waves.
What vertical movement of the seabed This may be for several reasons. The most common is an earthquake. This is, for example, the case of the great Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, which was later depicted in the film. ImpossibleJuan Antonio Baiona.
Tsunamis also occurred after an earthquake that caused the explosion of a nuclear power plant in Fukushima in 2011. At that time, it was accompanied by the release of radioactive materials, although it was accidental.
On the other hand, it is possible that tsunamis result from underwater volcanic eruptions. A good example of this is the eruption of the Tonga volcano last January. It was so brutal that it even caused a tsunami in Peru. 10,000 kilometers.
Finally, in addition to meteorites and other infrequent underwater impacts, large waves can be caused by underwater nuclear explosions and deliberately, leading to what is known as a radioactive tsunami.
Poseidon’s Danger
The Poseidon is a nuclear-powered underwater drone armed with a 2 megaton nuclear payload.
But he doesn’t launch said charge directly against his targets, but rather makes it explode underwater. In this way, these radioactive tsunamis are generated that can destroy coastal cities in several kilometers deep.
It is true that an aircraft can cause much stronger impacts and more damage due to radioactivity. However, submarines such as Poseidon are able to stay away from enemy shores for weeks, planning for the right moment to undermine. so that no one intercepts them. Logically, knowing this, so many people are on edge over the possibility of someone moving the drone.
Source: Hiper Textual
