@loopmuse1: the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, by the United States during World War II. On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 AM, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb nicknamed “Little Boy” on the city. The bomb detonated approximately 600 meters (about 2,000 feet) above the ground, unleashing a massive explosion with temperatures reaching over one million degrees Celsius. The blast destroyed nearly everything within a 1.6-kilometer (1-mile) radius, flattening buildings, igniting fires across the city, and killing tens of thousands of people instantly. The phrase “wiped out in 3 seconds” refers to the immediate and catastrophic destruction in the blast zone. This event marked the first use of a nuclear weapon in warfare and had profound historical, ethical, and humanitarian implications. It was followed by a second atomic bombing on Nagasaki three days later, on August 9, 1945, which together led to Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945, effectively ending World War II. The bombings resulted in massive loss of life—estimates suggest around 140,000 people died in Hiroshima alone by the end of 1945, including those who succumbed to injuries and radiation sickness in the weeks and months following the attack. The long-term effects, including radiation-related illnesses and psychological trauma, impacted survivors (known as hibakusha) for decades

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