Where should you hide in the room in the event of a nuclear explosion?

There is more enjoyable as a tutorial. Researchers from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus published a study on January 17 on the effects of a nuclear bomb to see how it would affect people who shelter in buildings.

The report focuses on a 750 kiloton nuclear warhead detonated nearly three kilometers above the ground, launched by an intercontinental ballistic missile. Let’s be honest first, if you’re within a mile of the explosion, you have no chance of surviving. In the space of ten seconds, a shock wave would extend over more than 5 km.

Less resistant structures would crumble and likely kill anyone unlucky enough inside. On the other hand, concrete buildings would shake, but would have to stay upright. ” Prior to our study, the danger to people inside a reinforced concrete building that resists the shock wave was unclear.r” explains co-author Dimitris Drikakis in a press release. ” Our research shows that blast remains a considerable hazard and can still lead to serious injury or even death “.

Stay away from windows

The shock wave will destroy windows and doors and travel through hallways. Glass, debris or just blast can propel people violently to the ground. In this case, it is better to hide – not in a fridge like Indiana Jones, but in the corners of the room, opposite the direction of the explosion.

” The most dangerous critical interior locations to avoid are windows, hallways and doors says co-author Ioannis Kokkinakis. ” People should stay away from these places and seek shelter immediately “.

Of course, you’ll still have to deal with radioactive fallout, sweeping fires, and the near-total breakdown of all services. But hey, it’s a starting point.

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