A new survey has revealed that people in the UK and the US are not sufficiently aware of the potentially catastrophic environmental consequences of nuclear war, known as “nuclear winter”.
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How to survive a nuclear attack and shelter against radioactive fallout debris from a nuclear bomb explosion
After a nuclear bomb is detonated, residual radioactive material is propelled into the upper atmosphere. The material then falls from the sky, showering earth with radioactive debris. Fallout from a nuclear blast has unique properties and thus, distinct requirements for sheltering against and surviving its deadly effect.
How to build a door-covered or pole-covered trench shelter for protection against elements, natural disasters, and nuclear fallout
How to make a basic clean earth filter (filtering water with gravel and dirt)
The most basic of water filters is the clean earth filter. Although not ideal for producing crystal clear clean drinking water, it does have the added advantage of filtering out some components that other filters are unable to remove. For instance, a basic clean earth filter can filter out 99% of radioactivity in water making…
The CIA provides details on NBC/CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) attacks
What the Army Field Manual tells us about surviving nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks
The following document is an appendix taken from the US Army Field Manual. The document, which provides excellent insight into the tactics and procedures utilized by the US military in a NBC or CBRN attack, is broken down into four sections: (1) contamination abidance, (2) NBC protection, (3) decontamination, and (4) Reconnaissance and security.
Top 120 cities at risk for a Nuclear, biological, nuclear (NBC/CBRN) attack
A Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack, also known as a CBRN or NBC attack, is an attack against an area using hazardous material to promote widespread damage, typically utilized in a terrorist-type attack. The US Army’s domestic preparedness division lists the following cities/states as the top 120 cities at risk for a chemical, biological,…
How to survive man-made hazards – surviving nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks.
You must use special precautions if you expect to survive in these man-made hazards. If you are subjected to any of the effects of nuclear, chemical, or biological warfare, the survival procedures recommended here may save your life. Awareness of the hazards and application of common sense can keep you alive.