The Atomic Bomb Effects on Hiroshima and Nagasaki : Tragic, Powerful, & Devastating
Immediate Impacts Injuries Deaths Destruction of cities Devastating Side Effects
Hiroshima: August 6, 1945 350,000 person population 66,000 people killed instantly 69,000 seriously injured An additional 70,000 died within 5 years Enormous Destruction: 4 square miles completely destroyed
Nagasaki: August 9, 1945 270,000 person population 39,000 people killed instantly 25,000 people seriously injured 70,000 people died by the end of the year
Lives of many taken Mayor Commander Korean prince Pioneer Regiment Many High ranking officers Civilians including women and children President of the central Japan district
Several Immediate Impacts Flash Burns Fire Burns Collapse of Buildings Radiation Injuries
Other Factors Destruction of Emergency Units Previous Malnourishment Inflamed External Wounds
Symptoms in the First Few Months Fatigue Headaches Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Fever
Destruction to Cities Both Cities: Everything 1 mile from center was destroyed
Over 17,000 buildings were destroyed Nagasaki
3 Mile Radius: heavy damage 12 Mile Radius: comparatively light damage Hiroshima
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