Jim McGuire

Where is the Safest Place to Live If There is a Nuclear War?

Countries in the Southern Hemisphere are considered to be safest in case of a nuclear war. These countries have a much smaller population and have few or no nuclear weapons. They are also far away from civilization, commerce, and people, making them a safe haven from nuclear fallout. Antarctica If a nuclear war breaks out, …

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Can Russian Missiles Reach the US?

If a Russian missile hit the United States, a devastating explosion could cause half a million deaths and third-degree burns in the entire country. This is the frightening scenario illustrated by Nukemap, a modeling website created by nuclear-weapons historian Alex Wellerstein. It shows that an 800-kiloton Russian intercontinental ballistic missile would explode 1.8 miles above …

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