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Do hydrogen bombs cause radiation?
Hydrogen bombs cause a bigger explosion, which means the shock waves, blast, heat and radiation all have larger reach than an atomic bomb, according to Edward Morse, a professor of nuclear engineering at University of California, Berkeley.
What US cities would be attacked in a nuclear war?
The cities that would most likely be attacked are Washington, New York City and Los Angeles. Using a van or SUV, the device could easily be delivered to the heart of a city and detonated. The effects and response planning from a nuclear blast are determined using statics from Washington, the most likely target.
Are these the nuclear bunkers built by the US government to survive Apocalypse?
They include a shelter built 2,000ft beneath a mountain, a fearsome nuke-launching facility and an underground House of Representatives in case the real one was destroyed. Fascinating images show the bunkers built by the US government to survive nuclear apocalypse.
Did America Build secret bunkers during the Cold War?
During the Cold War, America built many secret underground bunkers in the case of an attack occurring, or even worse – a nuclear strike. But in typical government fashion, they were not built to protect ordinary, everyday Americans as the fallout bunkers were purely built to shelter only the most elite government officials.
Are there any underground bunkers in the United States?
There are several underground bunkers across the United States, in Washington D C the most, built during the cold war that are available in case of signs of war. Some of them were built in isolated mine shafts that have since been excavated.
Do you need a nuclear bunker?
Of course, a specially made nuclear bunker has food, water and oxygen reserves. These natural shelters will protect you only from the nuclear blast and the initial radiation burst. Chances are that you won’t be warned about a nuclear blast, but (just in case) here are 3 signs that you need to take “nuclear” cover: