A radioactive byproduct of nuclear fission, fallout consists of hazardous particles that settle from the atmosphere after a detonation. It contaminates soil, water, and air, posing severe health risks like radiation sickness. Emergency planners, environmental scientists, and public health officials use fallout data to map danger zones and protect communities.
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