Nuclear threats have been rising globally.
Now, the button has been pushed
and within minutes
your city will be struck by a projectile
that could kill millions of people.
Even if you survive the initial blast,
the dangers to your life
could last days, weeks
or possibly years after the event.
You have minutes
to make the right decision,
and we're here to help.
To pack their explosive punch,
atomic bombs require nuclear fission.
Hydrogen bombs, on the other hand,
rely on nuclear fusion.
And if you think
witnessing these killer combos in action
is something that you'd only see
in an apocalyptic movie, think again.
The world has approximately 13,000
of these weapons of mass destruction,
90% of which are owned
by Russia and the U.S.
The effects of a nuclear bomb
can be devastating,
but the key is distance.
If a 140-kiloton device were to explode,
the initial fireball radius
would be about 400 m (1,312 ft).
This would contain
the highest concentrated
level of radiation,
which would then spread over
3 km2 (1.2 mi2).
The mortality rate in this area
would reach 90%.
The higher you go,
the worse the effects would be.
The air blast radius
would be about 44 km2 (17 mi2).
This zone will be characterized
by the massive destruction of buildings
with fire and debris everywhere.
Add to this a thermal radiation area
that will cover about 87 km2 (33.5 mi2).
Anyone unfortunate enough
to be situated here
would experience instantaneous
third degree burns
as they watch everything around them
catch on fire.
If you know that your town
is now the target of a missile armed
with a nuclear warhead,
leave immediately.
Being 1 km (.6 mi) away from the blast
can save your life.
You're in the crosshairs,
but not all hope is lost.
Social media and news outlets
have given you some advance notice.
Get to a concrete building
and head for the basement if possible.
Rooms without windows
are the safest places.
If you can't find one,
cover the windows or stay far from them.
To avoid being showered
with broken glass.
Stay there for at least a week.
That’s when most of
the radioactive ash falls.
Unfortunately, you couldn't reach shelter
before the blast
and it caught you outside.
Drop down to the ground immediately
with your hands tucked under your body.
In this position,
your face can be somewhat protected
from the massive wall of heat and debris.
And no matter how far away you are,
never stared directly at the explosion.
The flash contemporarily he blind you.
After the explosion,
you'll need to get rid of your clothes
and shower as soon as you can
to get rid of any radioactive material
you may have on you.
Don't scrub too hard.
You can break the skin, allowing toxins
to enter through the wound.
Make sure to use soap for your body
and shampoo for your hair,
but skip the conditioner.
It contains cationic surfactants
that will trap radioactive particles
in your hair.
The post missile aftermath will be horrific
with burning rubble, debris
and charred bodies everywhere.
You won't have any electricity or internet
thanks to the nuke’s electromagnetic
pulse wave.
So a radio will be your best bet
for hearing updates
from emergency response workers.
Your first instinct might be
to go to check on your family
and loved ones,
but you need to follow their directions.
You can't go anywhere you want just yet.
The nuclear fallout
means irradiated debris
will be everywhere
and made worse by blowing winds.
Could this be the start of World
World War III?
You better start packing your disaster kit,
but what should you include?
We can tell you all about it
here.