What A 10 Kiloton Nuke Blast Will Do To Washington DC

Government Report: D.C. Nuke Blast Wouldn’t Destroy City -- Washington Times/AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hollywood has destroyed Washington — or New York or Los Angeles — lots of times with nuclear bombs detonated by terrorists. It turns out to be harder in real life.

Thinking about the unthinkable, a U.S. government study analyzed the likely effects from terrorists setting off a 10-kiloton nuclear device a few blocks north of the White House. It predicted terrible devastation for roughly one-half mile in every direction, with buildings reduced to rubble the way that World War II bombing raids destroyed parts of Berlin. But outside that blast zone, the study concluded, even such a nuclear explosion would be pretty survivable.

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More News On The Impact Of A 10-Kiloton Explosion On Washington DC

US: Even a 10-kiloton nuclear bomb won’t destroy Washington -- First Post

Gov't report: DC nuke blast wouldn't destroy city -- Boston.com/AP
Thinking the unthinkable: Gov’t considers effects of nuclear terror attack in Washington -- Washington Post/AP
Here’s What Happens When Our Nation’s Capital Is Nuked -- Gizmodo
Here's What Happens If Someone Decides To Nuke DC -- Business Insider
Good News! A Nuclear Blast Wouldn’t Destroy D.C. -- New York Magazine

My Comment: A 10-kiloton explosion in the middle of Washington DC will make 9-11 look small and insignificant in comparison .... and while it would not be the end of Washington DC .... it will be the end of our way of life as we know it.