Nuclear winter

Nuclear winter is a theoretical climatic effect that could result from large-scale nuclear war. It refers to the drastic and potentially catastrophic drop in temperatures and disruption of climate patterns that could follow the detonation of a substantial number of nuclear weapons. The key mechanisms behind nuclear winter include: 1. **Firestorms**: Nuclear explosions can ignite widespread fires in urban and rural areas, producing significant amounts of smoke and soot that are released into the atmosphere.