Comparing the Biggest Explosions - Conventional vs Nuclear vs Accidents

I've often compared events like explosions based upon the energy released, this is a convenient shorthand for putting the size into perspective, but it's only a very rough comparison. The actual effects for an event with the same energy vary dramatically based upon the way the energy is released, and I wanted to clear this up. Follow me on Twitter for more updates: https://twitter.com/DJSnM I have a discord server where I regularly turn up: https://discord.gg/zStmKbM If you really like what I do you can support me directly through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/scottmanley Thumbnail includes an image frame from NASASpaceflight.com Video also contains shots from NASASpaceflight, Spaceflight Now, US Launch Report & Everyday Astronaut