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It is the scenario wherein the U.S. and Russia launch their nuclear weapons, and the multiple strikes in both countries and on other secondary targets around the world destroy many of the world's large urban centers and strategic installations. There will be an extended loss of life as economic systems collapse. The world will revert to a less advanced and interconnected place and will suffer under the after effects of the many blasts and all the environmental damage that they will do. Human life will be pushed to the brink of extinction.
Big Bomb - It is more the scenario when the entire world is devastated by a globe shattering nuclear war that turns the world into a desolate waste. A nuclear Holocaust is the event where most of human life is wiped from existence by nuclear devastation, it would not just involve the United States and Russia, but more or less all nations with a nuclear arsenal. These include the United States, Russia, China, Britain and France.
Big Bomb - A nuclear holocaust usually involves the widespread use of nuclear weapons detonating the major cities of the world. Most likely, the communists would join together in targeting the capitalist nations. New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago would be primary targets for Russia, while Moscow and other major urban centres in Russia would be big targets for the US.
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How did the build up of nuclear weapons discourage their use?
Eventually there were so many nuclear weapons, total destruction of the Earth was possible. The term "Mutually assured destruction (MAD)" was used to describe the resulting holocaust.
How many times have nuclear weapons been used?
Nuclear weapons were used twice in combat against the Japanese Empire in 1945. In order to decisively end the Pacific War Hiroshima and Nagasaki became the only cities (in so far) to witness a nuclear holocaust. Many nuclear tests have been conducted since, with hydrogen and neutron types also detonated. The last suspected nuclear tests were by North Korea in February 2013.
What were victims of the Holocaust described as?
Holocaust victims.
What is the book escape children of the holocaust about?
Escape: Children of the Holocaust profiles 7 child Holocaust survivors.
Where did the events of the Holocaust span?
Where did the events of the Holocaust span?
Are we undergoing a nuclear holocaust because of Japan's nuclear accident?
no
Did they use nuclear weapons in the holocaust?
No, Nazi Germany had no nuclear weapons.
What happens to people in a nuclear holocaust?
they die
What does nuclear Holocaust mean?
It means the kind of devastation that a nuclear war would produce.
What country may cause a nuclear holocaust?
This is politics, not science or engineering
What are the Effects of nuclear Holocaust on living things?
Every thig is wiped out.
What is the fear of a nuclear holocaust called?
Atomosophobia - fear of atomic explosions.
Did the holocaust start the nuclear age?
It didn't. WWII was the cause that led the the development of the nuclear weapons, and that contributed to starting the Cold War.
Nuclear Holocaust-who should survive?
Anyone that has not been kiled in the blast, has a change on surving.
What has the author N Ranganathan written?
N. Ranganathan has written: 'Sri Thirumazhisai Piran's Naanmukan Thiruvandhadhi' 'Nuclear holocaust, or, World peace' -- subject(s): Nuclear disarmament, Nuclear warfare, Nuclear weapons
What season will engulf the earth following a nuclear holocaust?
Winter. Dust and debris will block the sun.
Will there be a nuclear Holocaust?
There is a good chance of it. I mean you have to look at all the evidence. There are countries all over the world just waiting for the tension to break. If you are in the U.S. you have to know that right now we aren't exactly the most favorite country. But yes, there is a highly good chance we could fall into a nuclear holocaust.
