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 |