A10 kiloton nuclear bomb detonates in the middle of New
York City,
one of the world's biggest pedestrian areas.
The explosion generates a white flash,
brighter than the sun, momentarily blinding people for a 10
kilometer radius as far away as New Jersey.
A wave of scorching heat and a giant fireball as
hot as the sun reduces everyone within 30 meters to
dust.
Only stark silhouettes can be seen on the floor.
Nuclear photographs of what seconds ago were people
Horrifying.
And this dreadful scenario is just the beginning.
Today we're mapping out a realistic simulation of a modern
nuclear war.
Oh my God, which nation would strike first?
How many billions of people would die,
and what kind of society would emerge on the other
side?
Now, which nations would be able to bring the world
to ashes?
Well, this is all hypothetical,
but the United States and Russia stand as the two
nations with the most substantial nuclear arsenals.
Both possessed thousands of nuclear warheads,
enough to cause widespread destruction on an unimaginable scale,
and they've already been exchanging threats,
sanctions, and ultimatums. Bad blood is an understatement.
One week before the impending nuclear exchange,
panic ensues as global leaders appear unable to avert catastrophe.
But then the world's worst fear begins to materialize.
When the first use of a tactical nuclear weapon occurs.
Aimed at a Russian military target,
there's an immediate loss of life and property near the
strike zone.
Panic spreads. Head to a Fallout Shelter immediately.
If shelter isn't accessible, go to the most protected and
insulated area of your dwelling.
Because this is just the beginning.
Russia, China and Belarus are preparing a counter attack.
US NATO allies are just as ready to push their
red buttons.
The fateful day arrives and the unthinkable occurs.
Nuclear warheads rain down upon major cities,
military installations and key infrastructure.
The initial strikes claim millions of lives in mere hours.
The detonations trigger a series of cataclysmic events,
including a powerful shockwave. Let's investigate how a shockwave effects
people at varying distances from the epicenter.
Well, we've already seen what happens when you're within one
kilometer of the bomb blast.
The extreme heat causes the complete vaporization of everything within
the blast radius.
Think about it as being cremated instantly at a temperature
of
300,000°C or more.
5 kilometers away, the shockwave is still devastating.
Structures are flattened and fires rage uncontrollably.
The force of the blast can cause severe injuries and
fatalities.
The intense heat scorches the earth,
causing third degree burns to humans.
Survival is an uphill battle as the world crumbles around
you
10 kilometers from Ground Zero.
The shockwave is still potent,
Buildings are damaged, and the blast carries A destructive force.
At this distance, immediate danger lessens,
but the impact is still deadly.
The heat can still cause 1st and 2nd degree burns.
At 20 kilometers away, the shockwave has lost most of
its initial power,
but it's still dangerous. Buildings will experience structural damage and
the risk of injuries still remains.
The heat, while less intense,
will still ignite fires. Survival here is more feasible,
but your challenges are far from over.
OK, back to our timeline.
Just one day after the nuclear exchange,
10s of millions of people are dead and many more
are injured.
Entire cities have disappeared. There's nothing to do now but
wait in a Fallout Shelter.
Use a Geiger counter if you have one,
to monitor radiation levels and stay tuned to emergency broadcasts.
Of course, the amount of destruction will depend on the
size of the bombs.
If you want more details,
check out our video on the true scale of nuclear
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In the first week following the exchange,
the world is gripped by shock and disbelief.
Vast areas of Earth are shrouded in nuclear fallout,
radiation and relentless fires. These catastrophic effects have triggered secondary
issues like a lack of food,
clean water and shelter. A silent killer emerges,
disease spurred on by unsanitary conditions.
The death toll rises.
Soot and ash from the nuclear explosions and the ensuing
fires leads to a cloud that blocks the sunlight from
reaching Earth's surface.
This leads to a significant drop in temperature.
The world is now plunged into a nuclear winter.
The immediate consequences of this are felt with acute severity.
Food and clean water become even more scarce,
communities huddled together in a desperate bid for warmth and
sustenance.
You need to ration your food supplies and continue to
monitor the radiation.
As the first month unfolds,
the world remains A bleak,
irradiated landscape. Scavengers venture into the ruins of once thriving
cities,
scavenging supplies and resources. The dire situation leads to further
struggles for access to water,
food, and shelter. The death toll continues its relentless rise,
surpassing 1 billion souls lost.
The world finds itself in a relentless deep freeze.
Survivors face an unyielding battle against extreme cold and dwindling
supplies.
As law and order breakdown,
we'll need to form community alliances in order to provide
mutual aid and protection of supplies.
After the first year, makeshift governments begin to form,
attempting to provide some semblance of stability.
The death toll now more than 3 billion.
Society tries to come to terms with the reality of
a world without modern conveniences,
connectivity, or the comforting hum of technology.
Renewable energy sources are explored to generate some meager warmth
and limited electricity.
Small communities continue trading resources and knowledge.
Healthcare services tentatively begin to re emerge and getting a
basic education becomes crucial for a new generation.
Try to be an active member of your community by
teaching the youth growing plants and vertical gardens and participating
in reconstruction projects.
At the five year mark,
the world has permanently changed.
Surviving communities grow in size and number.
Trade networks span larger areas,
reconnecting isolated groups. Scientific collaboration aimed at solving the challenges
of a post apocalyptic world rekindles human hope.
Traditional agriculture has evolved into controlled indoor farming,
producing modest yields. Still, the death toll continues,
its relentless March now surpassing 4 billion,
and new local warlords are on the rise.
Many species, including humans, still face the risk of extinction.
While humanity's resilience is remarkable,
the path to recovery is long and tiring.
Let's hope this scenario remains firmly in the realm of
fiction,
and that when the time comes,
the world chooses peace over destruction.
How do you think you'd fare in a nuclear apocalypse?
Would you survive for two months?
Well, we did, and we have the video to prove
it
right here on how to survive.