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The development of EMP weapons risks throwing the world back into the Stone Age
By: Andrew Orlowski for the UK Telegraph
Gamma rays from detonation
- Ionisation converts gamma
- rays to electromagnetic wave
- 25 miles
- Radiated EMP region
- 12 miles
- Systems within line of sight sustain damage
US Congress testimony
One evening as the summer of 1859 drew to an end, a telegraph operator in Washington received a tremendous shock. An arc of flame burst from Frederick W Royce’s head to the equipment on his desk, and he passed out. His set was ablaze.
Wireless operators were being affected all over the world. “Everywhere the instruments were jammed,” reported the Sydney Morning Herald. Sparks from telegraph wires even created minor forest fires. The operators suspected it was somehow related to the spectacular aurora displays the world was enjoying that week, but they couldn’t be sure. “Red spires and clouds of green” were reported in Boston.
Originally published Israeli officials warn strike on Iran nuclear sites would be ‘extremely hard’ on by https://globalsecurityreview.com/new-report-us-must-modernize-nuclear-posture-for-tri-polar-world/ at Global Security Review
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