What do you think of life without electricity, like what you see on NBC’s Revolution, FX’s The Walking Dead, or in the book/upcoming film World War Z? That’s what a low-yield nuclear blast in the upper atmosphere would cause, by exploding overhead and releasing an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that could impact circuitry of all shapes and sizes. Would you be okay?
Do you think the North Koreans actually have this capability? Or is history repeating itself and we’ve forgotten April Fool’s Day is over?
U.S. takes North Korean threat of nuclear EMP attack seriously – Investors.com.
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Patricia Vollmer is the proud mother of two sons, ages 14 & 17, who are as geeky as she is. She's been writing for the Geek Family Network since 2011. She is a meteorologist currently teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hobbies include running, despite no one chasing her, sharing her love for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, and exploring the world with her boys. Ask her why the sky is blue at your own risk.
Chilling. Just horrifying.
I only become familiar with this possibility a year or so ago, after reading One Second After. I have to admit – especially because he’s (supposedly) targeting Hawaii – I’m taking a second look at my disaster preparedness, which, if nothing else, will come in handy come hurricane season. 😉
For what it’s worth, Hawaii is a small target, and NK hasn’t had the best targeting skills, even with their test launches.
Seriously, though, thanks for taking all options seriously, even if Kim Jung Un is doing all this to get more food aid.