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What Happens if a Nuke Hits Near You?

What Happens if a Nuke Hits Near You?

Doomsday is here. A nuclear bomb has just unleashed hell right in front of your eyes. You have mere seconds to get to safety. But once that blast hits, how could the light burn your skin? Why should you never look at the explosion? And how can taking your clothes off save your life?


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Timeline

00:00:What Happens If a Nuke Hits Near You?

01:29:How powerful are today's nuclear weapons?

02:14:What if you were in the blast vicinity?

04:14:After effects of the explosion

05:07:How could you avoid the radiation hit?