There is a high priority nuclear target about 20 km away. Prevailing winds have Perth WA downwind of it frequently.
We don't get iodine tablets. Or anything really about the danger.
It's kids who need the iodine the most to reduce the amount of radioactive iodine isotopes that their growing bodies will incorporate if exposed.
My bet is that the expiry date on those tablets would, if there is nuclear fallout present, be better completely ignored.
My grandson watched Threads (1984) for a college class. I'm rewatching it so we can discuss it at Thanksgiving dinner this week.
This book is a college semester's worth of education.
From the Geneva Convention:
"Nuclear electrical generating stations shall not be made the object of attack, even where these objectives are military objectives."
Someone should tell Putin.
I think continuity of operations (c) after a nuclear, biological, or chemical devastating attack event would be very important. Essential support to whom ever is found to enact legal continuity of government.
Certainly important enough that enemies would not be upset to see that mission upended.
I find I am concerned.
#FEMA
#NuclearWar
#AnnieJacobsen
(c) in posts is an edit correcting continuity of government to continuity of operations. A nation needs both.
3/3
I decided to search, see where we are with that, and whether the continuity of operations (c) piece is addressed.
I personally cannot find a reference to the preservation of this core mission amongst all the bombast about states assuming responsibility for their own disaster events.
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/26/nx-s1-5430469/faq-fema-elimination
https://www.kob.com/ap-top-news/trump-administration-makes-major-changes-to-a-report-it-commissioned-on-fema-reforms-ap-sources-say/
November 19, 2025
#FEMA
#NuclearWar
#AnnieJacobsen
2/3
2025 #UraniumFilmFestival - Silent War - In The Shadows of #AtomicBombs
Part 1: DAWN OF THE APOCALYPSE
Part 2: NUCLEAR MIRROR WORLDS
Germany/France, 2025, Directors: Dirk van den Berg and Pascal Verroust, produced by Dirk van den Berg / OutreMer Film with ZDF & ZDF Studios, Documentary, English, 104 minutes
"80 years after the atomic bombs and the beginning of the #ColdWar, the fear of #NuclearWar is back. Does Europe need more nuclear independence today? Must we re-define nuclear deterrence? Will old and new superpowers force their will upon the rest of the world by "protecting" conventional wars with their nuclear arsenals? And, do we even have the political vocabulary for a new world order that threatens to end the long peace since the end of the last World War – or are we already in a new war?
"SILENT WAR debunks the narratives about atomic bombs, nuclear deterrence and the Cold War, in occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima attack in 2025. SILENT WAR is based on groundbreaking research by nuclear historian Robert 'Bo'Jacobs, and his book '#NuclearBodies', acclaimed as one of the most important contributions to the history of atomic weapons and the Cold War.' "
cc: @bojacobs
FMI and trailer:
https://silentwar.outremerfilm.com/silentwar.html
#BoJacobs #Hiroshima #NoNukes #NoWar #NoNuclearWeapons #InternationalUraniumFilmFestival
The Unthinkable Fallout: What a Nuclear War Would Really Mean for You
The Devastating Real-World Impacts of a Nuclear War
Imagine this: you’re scrolling through your phone, vibing to your favorite playlist, when suddenly the sky lights up brighter than a thousand suns. Your phone goes dark. The air feels like it’s burning. In seconds, everything you know—your city, your friends, your life—is gone. This isn’t a scene from a dystopian movie or a video game. This is what a nuclear explosion does, and it’s a reality we need to face, especially if you’re young and think history or global politics don’t matter. Spoiler alert: they do. A nuclear war isn’t just a far-off “what if.” It’s a ticking possibility, and its consequences are so brutal they’d make your worst nightmare look like a sunny day at the beach.
You might not read much. Maybe history class bored you to death, and geopolitics sounds like something old people argue about on TV. But if you don’t know what a nuclear war could do, you’re not just clueless—you’re vulnerable. This article is for you: the young, the distracted, the ones who think the world’s problems won’t touch them. Let’s break it down, raw and real, so you can understand why a nuclear conflict isn’t just a problem for world leaders but a catastrophe that could rewrite your future.
The Blast: Instant Annihilation
A nuclear bomb isn’t just a big explosion. It’s a force of nature on steroids. Let’s say a 1-megaton bomb—roughly 80 times more powerful than the one dropped on Hiroshima in 1945—hits a major city like New York, London, or São Paulo. Within a millisecond, a fireball hotter than the sun’s surface (about 100 million degrees Celsius) vaporizes everything in a 1-kilometer radius. Buildings, cars, people—gone. No chance to run, no time to scream. If you’re within 5 kilometers, the blast wave hits like a tsunami of fire and pressure, flattening skyscrapers and crushing your body. Even 10 kilometers away, you’re not safe. Flying debris, shattered glass, and intense heat can burn you to a crisp or bury you under rubble.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the only cities ever hit by nuclear bombs, give us a glimpse of this horror. In Hiroshima, 70,000 people died instantly when the U.S. dropped “Little Boy” in August 1945. By the end of the year, radiation and injuries pushed the death toll to around 140,000. That bomb was tiny—15 kilotons—compared to modern nukes, which can exceed 1 megaton. Today, a single warhead could kill millions in minutes. If you’re thinking, “I’d just hide in a basement,” think again. The heat can ignite fires miles away, and the blast wave doesn’t care about your hiding spot.
The Fallout: A Slow-Motion Apocalypse
Survive the blast? Congrats, but the nightmare’s just starting. Nuclear explosions release radioactive fallout—tiny particles of irradiated material that rain down for days or weeks. This isn’t the cool, glowing stuff from video games. It’s invisible, deadly, and sticks to everything: your clothes, your food, your water. Inhaling or ingesting even a speck can lead to acute radiation syndrome (ARS). Symptoms? Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and internal bleeding. Within weeks, your organs shut down. No hospital, no cure.
Fallout doesn’t stay local. Winds can carry it hundreds of miles, contaminating entire regions. In a 1980s study, scientists estimated that a nuclear war between the U.S. and Soviet Union could spread fallout across the Northern Hemisphere, making farmland unusable and poisoning water supplies. Imagine trying to grow food or find clean water when everything’s tainted. Grocery stores? Empty. Supply chains? Collapsed. Your TikTok feed won’t help you when you’re starving.
Nuclear Winter: The World Goes Dark
Here’s where it gets even uglier. A large-scale nuclear war—say, between major powers like the U.S., Russia, or China—could trigger a “nuclear winter.” The explosions would send massive amounts of soot and ash into the atmosphere, blocking sunlight for years. Global temperatures could drop by 5-10°C, turning summers into winters and killing crops worldwide. A 2019 study in Science Advances modeled a U.S.-Russia nuclear war and predicted a 90% drop in global food production. Famine would hit hard, and not just in war zones. Even countries far from the conflict—like Brazil or Australia—would face starvation as food supplies dwindled.
No food means no society. Cities would turn into chaos zones as people fought over scraps. Governments would struggle to maintain order. Your phone, your internet, your entire way of life—gone. Picture a world where your biggest worry isn’t Wi-Fi speed but whether you’ll eat tomorrow. And don’t think you can just “adapt.” A nuclear winter could last a decade, and rebuilding would take generations.
The Human Cost: Beyond the Numbers
Numbers are numbing, so let’s make this personal. Imagine your best friend, your family, your crush—gone in a flash or dying slowly from radiation. Schools, hospitals, and malls? Reduced to rubble. The internet? Offline forever. Your dreams of starting a business, traveling, or just chilling with friends? Crushed under the weight of a world thrown into chaos. Survivors wouldn’t just be fighting for food or shelter; they’d be battling despair, trauma, and a future that looks nothing like the one you planned.
History shows us glimpses of this. After Hiroshima, survivors (called hibakusha) faced not just physical scars but social stigma and lifelong health issues, like cancer and infertility. A modern nuclear war would multiply this suffering by millions. Mental health would collapse as survivors grappled with loss and a world without hope. You might think you’re tough, but could you handle watching everything you love disappear?
Why It Could Happen
You might be thinking, “Okay, this sounds bad, but why worry? Nobody’s dumb enough to start a nuclear war.” Wrong. Tensions between nuclear-armed nations like the U.S., Russia, China, India, Pakistan, and North Korea are higher than they’ve been in decades. In 2023, Russia suspended its participation in the New START treaty, which limits nuclear arsenals. North Korea keeps testing missiles. The U.S. and China are locked in a tech and trade war that could escalate. Miscommunication, accidents, or a single rogue leader could spark disaster. The Doomsday Clock, a measure of global catastrophe risk, was set to 90 seconds to midnight in 2023—closer than ever.
And don’t forget: humans have messed up before. In 1983, a Soviet early-warning system falsely detected U.S. missiles. Only one officer’s gut instinct stopped a retaliatory strike. That’s how close we’ve come. With over 12,000 nuclear warheads worldwide (as of 2023 estimates by the Federation of American Scientists), the risk isn’t theoretical—it’s real.
What Can You Do?
Feeling helpless? You’re not. The first step is waking up. Understand the stakes. A nuclear war isn’t someone else’s problem—it’s yours. It’s your future, your world, your life on the line. Start by talking about it. Share this article. Bug your friends to care. Push for leaders who prioritize diplomacy over brinkmanship. Support organizations working for nuclear disarmament, like the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017.
You don’t need to be a history buff or a policy nerd to make a difference. Use your voice—on X, TikTok, wherever. Amplify the truth. Demand accountability. The more people know, the harder it is for leaders to gamble with our lives. You’re young, you’re loud, and you’ve got power. Use it.
The Bigger Picture
A nuclear war isn’t just about bombs. It’s about what we lose as a species. Art, music, science, memes—all the things that make life worth living—could be erased. The world you’re building, the dreams you’re chasing, the love you’re seeking? They’re all at stake. This isn’t about fearmongering; it’s about facing reality so we can change it. History isn’t just a boring textbook—it’s a warning. Ignore it, and we’re screwed. Learn from it, and we might just save ourselves.
The choice is yours. Stay distracted, or wake up and fight for a future where you don’t have to worry about the sky turning to fire. Because if we don’t act, the next notification on your phone might not be a like or a follow—it might be the end of everything.
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The FSB Just Foiled What Could Have Been A False Flag Provocation For The Ages
The FSB Just Foiled What Could Have Been A False Flag Provocation For The Ages
Corrupting a MiG-31 pilot armed with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles into defecting, only to then shoot him down near what’ll be NATO’s largest airbase in Europe, risked sparking World War III.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) accused Ukraine and the UK of plotting a spectacular false flag provocation that could have led to led to war with NATO. According to them, they sought to corrupt a MiG-31 fighter jet pilot armed with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles into defecting, but then he’d be shot down near Romania’s seaside city of Constanta. Importantly, NATO’s largest airbase in Europe is being built nearby, so the incident could have resulted in an unprecedented exchange of hostilities.
This revelation follows Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) warning that false flag provocations were being cooked up in the Baltic and Poland, the purpose of which would be to prompt an escalation of tensions with NATO that the orchestrators expect will end with Russian strategic concessions. In connection with this, they believe that Trump would feel compelled to intervene, whether sabre-rattling to the aforementioned end or possibly even authorizing direct US involvement in a “retaliatory strike”.
Of course, it goes without saying that everything could easily spiral out of control into World War III since Russia’s voluntary submission to the West under such coercion can’t be taken for granted, ergo the importance of the FSB thwarting what could have been a false flag provocation for the ages. The possibly apocalyptical stakes show how desperate Ukraine and the UK have become over the past year since they began plotting this operation. The situation wasn’t even as bad for Ukraine back then as it is now.
Nevertheless, it should also be said that Trump’s decision last month to once again escalate against Russia increases the chances that he’d be manipulated by their false flag provocation into playing some role or another, thus raising the risk of a hot Russian-US war that could quickly go nuclear. After all, he’s now inclined to believe that it’s Putin who’s the desperate warmonger hellbent on triggering a dangerous escalation that he’d then try to leverage for delaying his inevitable loss, not Zelensky.
The reality has always been the opposite, however, since Putin almost always refuses to escalate after every Western-backed Ukrainian provocation over the last 3.5 years. The only exceptions were him authorizing strikes against military-relevant critical infrastructure after the Crimean Bridge bombing and his one-off use of the Oreshniks in response to the Anglo-American Axis allowing Ukraine to use their long-range missiles inside of Russia. His intention was to deter them from further escalations.
These exceptions to the rule above governing Putin’s behaviour, namely that he’ll exercise a saintly degree of patience after every Western-backed Ukrainian provocation for the sake of avoiding World War III even at the expense of upsetting some of Russia’s supporters, were significantly responses. They weren’t proactive escalations, which he has no record of initiating since the start of the special operation, so the hypothetical success of this joint Ukrainian-UK false flag would have been suspiciously uncharacteristic.
Even so, it would have probably still duped Trump for the reasons that were explained, which is it can be claimed that the FSB might have just averted World War III. Regardless of one’s opinion about the seriousness of this provocation, it’s likely that others are in the works, all with the intent of triggering a dangerous escalation out of desperation to coerce Russia into concessions. The FSB will therefore continue doing its utmost to foil all these false flag provocations that could spiral out of control.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of Voice of East.
#AngloAmerican #DonaldTrump #Europe #FSB #Geopolitics #NATO #NuclearWar #Russia #SVR #UK #Ukraine #USA #VladimirPutin #WW3
Thought "A House of Dynamite" was a great edition and update to the genre of films attempting to depict the prelude to a possible nuclear war.
The ending was perfect!
Dr. Stranglove (1964)
Fail Safe (1964)
Countdown to Looking Glass (1984)
By Dawns Early Light (1990)
#AHouseofDynamite #movies #nationalsecurity #nuclearwar #dprk #nuclear
[The Atlantic]: Kathryn Bigelow’s Warning to America
The threat of apocalypse never ended. We just chose to forget about it. By Tom Nichols
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/10/kathryn-bigelow-house-of-dynamite/684569/
#houseofdynamite #nuclearwar
Peter Watkins (Director of the War Game) has died aged 90.... so if you've not seen The War Game why not watch it this weekend - not least as its an interesting complement to House of Dynamite.
Its 47mins you'll need forget
(available on Apple TV & Amazon video, but current not on IPlayer).
How #NuclearWar would affect earth today
July 7, 2022
Source: Louisiana State University
Summary:
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But how would modern nuclear detonations impact the world today? A new study published today provides stark information on the global impact of nuclear war.
Excerpt: " 'It doesn't matter who is bombing whom. It can be India and Pakistan or NATO and Russia. Once the smoke is released into the upper atmosphere, it spreads globally and affects everyone,'
said Harrison, who has a joint appointment at the LSU Center for Computation & Technology.
"Ocean temperatures would drop quickly and would not return to their pre-war state even after the smoke clears. As the planet gets colder, sea ice expands by more than 6 million square miles and 6 feet deep in some basins blocking major ports including Beijing's Port of Tianjin, Copenhagen and St. Petersburg. The sea ice would spread into normally ice-free coastal regions blocking shipping across the Northern Hemisphere making it difficult to get food and supplies into some cities such as Shanghai, where ships are not prepared to face sea ice.
The sudden drop in light and ocean temperatures, especially from the Arctic to the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans, would kill the marine algae, which is the foundation of the marine food web, essentially creating a famine in the ocean. This would halt most fishing and aquaculture."
Read more:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220707100953.htm
If You Hated ‘A House of Dynamite,’ Watch This Classic Nuclear Thriller Instead
This should scare the 💩out of everyone. #NuclearWar #NuclearWeapons
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1962, Soviet naval officer #VasiliArkhipov likely prevented a #NuclearWar by vetoing launch of a nuclear torpedo during the #CubanMissileCrisis. Three men had to agree to fire and only #Arkhipov opposed it. Doing so prevented full-scale nuclear exchange.
Review: A House of Dynamite
When you live in Chicago, a city under siege by ICE, I’m not sure, but I guess it a strong bent of masochism to watch a movie where your city gets nuked by an unknown enemy. That’s sorta how I felt when my wife and I cued up the excellent Kathryn Bigelow film, A House of Dynamite over the weekend. We debated back and forth, and decided to give it a go. I’m glad we did.
It’s certainly not an easy movie to watch, regardless of where you live. Yes, a city gets nuked. But that’s not the strength or the point of this movie. Nor should it be a spoiler at this point. The strength lies in watching otherwise steely individuals wither when their shields of confidence dissolve into vulnerable realizations as a horrible what-if scenario becomes all too real to contemplate, yet alone live through, even though they’ve contemplated them over and over again in training.
We don’t get the disaster movie special effects explosions and carnage. They aren’t necessary for this film to work. What we do get is far more terrifying. We get holes ripped through the souls of the characters we’re allowed to meet as they do their jobs. We get belief in systems and protocols developed by smart people shattered, leaving us all wondering if any of it was worth it in the end. It’s a parable of the moment.
It’s certainly not a Halloween movie, but I can’t think of a scarier film to watch as it strips away every possible security blanket and myth we might have become just too comfortable imagining, and realize just how much we’re in the hands of human beings just like us when horrible things unfold.
That’s more than frighteningly true with an utterly incompetent administration running the U.S at the moment. Noah Oppenheim’s script subtly, deceptively, and brilliantly lays that out as it carries us deeper into unfolding and inevitable danger that may be too horrible to watch, but is certainly more terrifying not to.
Bigelow and Oppenheim’s characters all seem more than capable of the sensitive jobs they hold. The filmmakers dispense with the tropes typical of these kind of disaster flicks that feature the usual array of martinets, incompetent and insufferable fools, and even heroes, sung or unsung. Sure, we see some of the personal traumas and trivia some may be dealing with as they come to work on the morning in question. But we initially watch each of these men and women of strong character knuckle down to perform when the unthinkable moment presents itself.
We then watch as they ultimately come face to face with that horrible moment of realization that there is nothing they can do to stop the inevitable. We watch as the enormous personal toll alters their breathing as they have no choice but to carry on with psychic wounds bigger than any smoldering crater before the missile even hits. Bigelow’s camera work and the cast’s strong acting gives us searing glimpses into those moments of horror and devastation as she catches her characters when each crushing realization occurs.
In three parts and an epilogue, the movie repeats the same horrible 18 minutes or so from missile detection to impact, presenting the scenarios in different government locales and viewpoints. We see a missile interception station in Alaska communicating with the White House Situation Room, the STRATCOM headquarters in Nebraska, FEMA headquarters as they have to pull out the plans for the inevitable, and the president who is attending a basketball camp event and then whisked away, while his aides work to inform him from the White House.
Those parts overlap using much of the same dialogue presented from these different points of view via video or audio conferences as the government tries to formulate its response. The repetition of dialogue serves as a better tension builder and reminder of the time before impact than any of the countdown clocks we might see on the screen. As does the sudden departures of those who need to be taken to secure locations as events unfold.
Bigelow’s cast includes some big name actors in a cast headed by Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, that also includes Anthony Ramos, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Jason Clarke, Greta Lee, and Tracy Letts among a host of others. Some of that host provides some of the most telling reactions on the periphery of the action as they watch their bosses try to handle the situation.
To my mind, nothing procedural happens that we haven’t seen or read about in countless Cold War thrillers of the past. With one exception. I was left with the same sort of existential dread after viewing A House of Dynamite as I was when I first read Tom Clancy’s Sum of All Fears and realized the weapon was going to explode. The only difference is that there was a hero in the Clancy novel to pick up the pieces and help us move beyond the horror.
In A House of Dynamite there are no heroes. Only humans. Trying to do their best. Not failing. But having to face the reality that sometimes your best is simply not enough in the face of madness.
You can also find more of my writings on a variety of topics on Medium at this link, including in the publications Ellemeno and Rome. I can also be found on social media under my name as above.
#AHouseOfDynamite #Chicago #IdrisElba #KathrynBigelow #Movies #netflix #NuclearWar #RebeccaFerguson
"I need to take a tranquilizer and go lay down after that."
... I am trying to think of the last time I was literally on the edge of my seat when watching a movie.
Excellent storytelling.
This film is the next iteration in the series:
Dr. Stranglove (1964)
Fail Safe (1964)
Countdown to Looking Glass (1984)
By Dawn's Early Light (1990)
#ahouseofdynamite #nuclear #nationalsecurity #movies #nuclearwar #coldwar #dprk #northkorea #sovietunion #russia #china #SDI #goldendome
The Unthinkable Fallout: What a Nuclear War Would Really Mean for You
Think a nuclear war is just sci-fi movie stuff? Think again. From instant annihilation to long-term chaos, here’s the brutal reality of what a nuke would do to your world. Read, wake up, and share. #NuclearWar #WakeUp #GlobalImpact
https://dunapress.org/the-unthinkable-fallout-what-a-nuclear-war-would-really-mean-for-you/
#Doomsday #Thriller "A House of Dynamite" is excelent! It's a #NuclearWar #film you need to see, but probably will not enjoy, and that is the point. No, I do not think that the ambiguous ending is a cop-out; hopefully, it will restart necessary conversations about disarmament. It's now streaming on #Netflix.
#WWIII
