This Is How Major American Cities Would Fare in the Event of a Nuclear Strike

The threat of nuclear war has only increased over the years, as political tensions have risen among several nations that consider America an adversary, including Russia and North Korea.

The events from the Chernobyl accident were a chilling example of what could happen from the fallout of a nuclear strike, affecting huge numbers of people, structures, and agricultural land.

Nukemap simulations illustrate the catastrophic impact of nuclear strikes on metropolitan areas, showing the drastic and long-lasting effects on entire communities.

Scientists have announced that it is finally safe to farm the land surrounding Chernobyl, almost 40 years later, highlighting the long-term consequences of nuclear accidents.

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