megaton
noun
mega·ton
ˈme-gə-ˌtən 
: an explosive force equivalent to that of one million tons of TNT
Examples of megaton in a Sentence
an atomic explosion with a force of several megatons
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Astrophysicists estimate that Apophis’ size and speed would generate the energy equivalent to 1,200 megatons of TNT—enough to potentially create a 17,000-foot-wide crater.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Sep. 2024
For example, China's emissions of carbon dioxide grew by about 565 megatons in 2023.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2024
The energy released would be equal more than 1,000 megatons of TNT, or tens to hundreds of nuclear weapons, according to the Planetary Society, a nonprofit organization promoting space exploration.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
In 1908, an asteroid exploded over Tunguska, Siberia with a force of up to 50 megatons.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 July 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Sep. 2024
For example, China's emissions of carbon dioxide grew by about 565 megatons in 2023.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2024
The energy released would be equal more than 1,000 megatons of TNT, or tens to hundreds of nuclear weapons, according to the Planetary Society, a nonprofit organization promoting space exploration.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
In 1908, an asteroid exploded over Tunguska, Siberia with a force of up to 50 megatons.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 July 2024
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megaton
noun
mega·ton
ˈmeg-ə-ˌtən
: an explosive force equal to that of one million tons of TNT
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