Computer Model of Effects of a 10kT Ground Nuclear Detonation: 2 Hours Post Detonation - Illustration

Source of graphic: Exploring Medical and Public Health Preparedness for a Nuclear Incident: Proceedings of a Workshop (2019), (NASEM, page 14, Brooke Buddemeier presentation) Computer model of fallout and other effects 2 hours after a 10 kT nuclear device detonation on the ground. Red arrow: epicenter of ground detonation Physical damage zones: severe damage zone (brown, around epicenter), moderate damage zone (MDZ-orange), light damage zone (LDZ-yellow) Dangerous fallout zone at 2 hours after detonation (purple) Large Inset Circles shows at-risk populations and severity of injuries