Nuclear Fallout
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What Is Nuclear Fallout? Radiation, Health Effects, and How to Survive
What is nuclear fallout? A comprehensive guide to radioactive fallout from nuclear explosions — how it forms, the types of radiation it produces, health effects, key isotopes, the 7-10 rule, and how to protect yourself.
What Would Happen If a Nuke Hit New York City?
What would happen if a nuke hit New York? An 800-kiloton warhead detonated over Manhattan would kill millions instantly, flatten everything within miles, and spread lethal fallout across the Northeast. Here's the science.