A nuclear explosion which releases energy equivalent to 7,000,000 tons of TNT:

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Question: A nuclear explosion which releases energy equivalent to 7,000,000 tons of TNT:

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1.  Is called a 7 kiloton burst
2.  Has an energy yield of 7 kilotons
3.  Is called a 7 megaton burst
4.  Has a thermal energy release of 7 million kilograms

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3. Is called a 7 megaton burst

A nuclear explosion which releases energy equivalent to 7,000,000 tons of TNT is called a 7 megaton burst.