= Mushroom cloud
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A mushroom cloud is a distinctive shape of a cloud that forms following the detonation of a nuclear weapon or a large conventional explosive. The cloud gets its name due to its resemblance to the cap and stem of a mushroom. The formation of a mushroom cloud occurs in several stages: 1. **Initial Explosion**: A powerful explosion creates a fireball that rises rapidly. This fireball is extremely hot and generates a significant updraft of air.
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