= Nuclear fallout
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Nuclear fallout refers to the residual radioactive material that is propelled into the upper atmosphere following a nuclear explosion or a nuclear reactor accident. This fallout eventually falls back to the ground, contaminating the environment with radioactive particles and isotopes. Here are some key points about nuclear fallout: 1. **Sources**: Fallout can originate from nuclear weapons tests, nuclear bomb detonations, or accidents at nuclear power plants, such as the Chernobyl disaster or the Fukushima Daiichi incident.
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