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-Signs, Portents, and the Weather-
How to survive a nuclear explosion: Scientists reveal the safest places to take shelter when a blast wave hits – and why you should steer clear of any windows, corridors and doors
2023-01-18
  • Researchers used computer modelling to simulate the effects of a nuclear blast

  • They focused on the force from a blast wave rather than the threat of radiation

  • Results show the best positions to take indoors to prevent death from the blast

According to the researchers, the best place to shelter is in the corner of a room, facing the direction of the blast, or to 'duck and cover', potentially behind a chair or table.

However, people should steer clear of windows, corridors and doors as this is where extreme winds travel at the highest speeds, strong enough to lift people into the air and cause serious injury when they hit the ground.
Safest thing is to hide under a school desk.
Posted by:Skidmark

#15  ^ You will like those.
Posted by: M. Murcek    2023-01-18 20:09  

#14  #10 I can’t wait to get my peach Trinidad scorpions germinating

Posted by: Beavis   2023-01-18 19:26  

#13  We can take cover behind her:

Posted by: DooDahMan   2023-01-18 19:15  

#12  #9 - Too late - vasectomy at age 32
Posted by: Frank G   2023-01-18 19:13  

#11  Anybody that grew up in the 50's AND 60'S ALREADY KNEW THIS.
Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839   2023-01-18 17:05  

#10  ^ Well, I do, but I doubt even I could live only on the ten hottest pepper varieties alone.
Posted by: M. Murcek    2023-01-18 16:40  

#9  If one does not have their own personal seed vault, they are not prepared.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2023-01-18 16:20  

#8  Don't vote for the Dems and Neo Cons.
Posted by: AlanC   2023-01-18 10:51  

#7  Just put a mask on.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2023-01-18 10:25  

#6  Don't consider it a shelter.
Consider productivity purchases for your farm.

Code it as a limited access, humidity/temperature controlled, below grade agriculture product storage facility. The allowable cost deduction~$30k.

Include the electrically warmed 1000 gallon aquaculture incubation tank with added agitation. Also deductible~$5k.

No sales tax on these items with the correct agricultural tax exemption.
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-01-18 10:08  

#5  The cost of a shelter is more than I can afford. I will check EBay for a school desk and chair set from the 70s.
Posted by: Super Hose   2023-01-18 09:16  

#4  Best way is to have two 90 degree turns to break up the blast. Also works very well against persistent chemical weapon attack.

But rule #1 is preferable. Or dig deep.
Posted by: DarthVader   2023-01-18 09:14  

#3  Or ... watch the bright lights with a tasty malt.
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-01-18 08:07  

#2  Start at pg 221.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2023-01-18 07:05  

#1  Survival Rule #1

Don't be there.
Posted by: NN2N1   2023-01-18 06:48  

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