> Would an actual detonation happen at that height?
Yes, quite likely.
> If so, how does it actually kill other than radiation?
Remember that the purpose of this was to assure the public about safety of using nuclear weapons to intercept enemy nuclear attacks (specifically, I believe, incoming bomber groups.)
Yes, quite likely.
> If so, how does it actually kill other than radiation?
Remember that the purpose of this was to assure the public about safety of using nuclear weapons to intercept enemy nuclear attacks (specifically, I believe, incoming bomber groups.)