Table 1 Hypothetical simulated nuclear war scenarios showing the black carbon injection quantity into the upper troposphere, the nations involved, the number of weapons used, and the average explosive power of the nuclear weapons in terms of kilotons of TNT.

From: Nuclear Niño response observed in simulations of nuclear war scenarios

Black carbon (Tg)

Countries

Number of weapons

Average yield (kt)

150

United States, Russia

3100–4400

100–500

46.8

India, Pakistan

500

100

37

India, Pakistan

250

100

27.3

India, Pakistan

250

50

16

India, Pakistan

250

15

5 (3 ensembles)

India, Pakistan

44

15

  1. The injection date is 15 May for all the scenarios.