150,000 immediate deaths followed by an even deadlier firestorm: Experts reveal what would happen if a nuclear missile REALLY detonated over Hawaii

  • Experts say North Korean bomb would be larger than that dropped on Hiroshima
  • A blast from a 200 kiloton weapon could cause over 150,000 deaths alone
  • And, this could be followed by a 'firestorm' as blast bounces off mountains
Last weekend’s panic-inducing false alarm that warned Hawaiian residents of an incoming ballistic missile has brought to light the catastrophic events that could take place under a real nuclear attack.
According to a new report from DefenseOne, a warhead launched by North Koreawould likely be far bigger than the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The blast alone would cause well over 150,000 deaths if dropped over the capital city Honolulu – and, given the landscape and prevalence of wood-frame buildings, experts say an even more devastating ‘firestorm’ would soon follow.

The hypothetical fireball would have a radius of roughly .5 kilometers (.3 miles). According to Nukemap , the radiation radius would stretch 2.02 kilometers (1.2 miles), while the thermal radiation, which can cause third degree burns, would extend as far as 6.25 km (3.9 miles)
The hypothetical fireball would have a radius of roughly .5 kilometers (.3 miles). According to Nukemap , the radiation radius would stretch 2.02 kilometers (1.2 miles), while the thermal radiation, which can cause third degree burns, would extend as far as 6.25 km (3.9 miles)

WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF A NUCLEAR BOMB?

The impact of a single nuclear bomb depends on many factors like the weather, weapon design, geographical layout of where the bomb hits and if it explodes in the air or on the ground. 
About 35 per cent of the bomb's energy would be released in heat. 
Flash blindness, from the explosion's blast, could affect people up to 13 miles away on a clear day and 50 miles away on a clear night, they said, if the bomb is 1 megaton.
Those closer by would experience burns, with third degree burns affecting those within a 5 mile radius.
Most of the bomb's energy is felt in the blast, in a sudden change of air pressure that can crush buildings, which would likely kill anyone when they fell.
Winds up to 158 mph  would affect people up to 3.7 miles away, causing dangerous objects to fly around.
Provided by AsapSCIENCE.The false alarm mistakenly issued on Jan 13 highlighted the need for more thorough efforts to educate the public and help them prepare for such an attack, according to DefenseOne.

Based on North Korea’s demonstration of a roughly 200 kiloton weapon last year, which could reach Honolulu, the Nukemap tool shows a blast at roughly 2,000 feet above the surface could cause over 150,000 deaths.
And, there would be over 173,000 injuries.
The fireball would have a radius of roughly .5 kilometers (.3 miles) – and the effects of radiation would be far more extensive.
According to Nukemap, the radiation radius would stretch 2.02 kilometers (1.2 miles), while the thermal radiation, which can cause third degree burns, would extend as far as 6.25 km (3.9 miles).
Depending on a number of other factors, the outlook for fatalities could be even worse.
Experts say the worst effects may not even come from the blast itself.
Last weekend¿s panic-inducing false alarm that warned Hawaiian residents of an incoming ballistic missile has brought to light the catastrophic events that could take place under a real nuclear attack
The false alarm mistakenly issued on Jan 13 highlighted the need for more thorough efforts to educate the public and help them prepare for such an attack, according to DefenseOne
Last weekend’s panic-inducing false alarm that warned Hawaiian residents of an incoming ballistic missile has brought to light the catastrophic events that could take place under a real nuclear attack.
‘The mountains will reflect the blast back onto the target,’ Jeffrey Lewis, a professor at Middlebury Institute of International Studies, told DefenseOne.
‘Most homes in Honolulu are wood-frame construction, so there is a significant chance of a firestorm following the blast which was what really devastated Hiroshima, much more so than the blast.'
The fallout would also carry cancer-causing radioisotopes, which would linger for weeks.
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Based on North Korea¿s demonstration of a roughly 200 kiloton weapon last year, which could reach Honolulu, the Nukemap tool shows a blast at roughly 2,000 feet above the surface could cause over 150,000 deaths. And, there would be over 173,000 injuries
Based on North Korea’s demonstration of a roughly 200 kiloton weapon last year, which could reach Honolulu, the Nukemap tool shows a blast at roughly 2,000 feet above the surface could cause over 150,000 deaths. And, there would be over 173,000 injuries

HOW TO SURVIVE A NUCLEAR BOMB 

Toronto-based YouTubers Gregory Brown and Mitchell Moffit have detailed a number of tips to prepare for a nuclear bomb.
Pack an emergency supply kit containing water and non-perishable food items.
When a nuclear bomb goes off, it sends out radiation that can ruin your mobile phone and laptop, so preparing battery-powered radios for communication is wise. 
For the blast, it is important to get as much concrete between you and the blast as possible. 
For the fall-out it's important to have thick walls and a thick roof, he says, and in a house it is a good idea to blockade all the windows. 
But if you are outside and know the blast is coming, you might have time to get to a better shelter.
First you should get on the ground with your hands behind your head and brace yourself for the blast.
Never look at the blast, because it can cause you to go blind temporarily.
The, after the blast, you have 30 minutes to get to the best place.  
Once you get inside remove your clothes and clean yourself straight away and blow your nose, to stop the radioactive materials from spreading, and do not use conditioner. If you cannot have a shower, wipe yourself with a wet cloth.According to a new report from DefenseOne, a warhead launched by North Korea would likely be far bigger than the bombs dropped on Hiroshima (shown) and Nagasaki
According to a new report from DefenseOne, a warhead launched by North Korea would likely be far bigger than the bombs dropped on Hiroshima (shown) and Nagasaki
And, it would contaminate the local food and water supply, according to DefenseOne.
As nuclear tensions grew this year, experts have increasingly shared tips to help the public prepare for the event of an attack, including ensuring you have an emergency supply kit ready to go.
Last year, YouTubers Gregory Brown and Mitchell Moffit explained that the best shelters are those which place as much concrete as possible between you and the blast.
For a house, this could be the basement, while those who live in apartments would be advised to go toward the middle, to get away from windows.