How to survive the nuclear disaster

American experts point out the signs of radiation exposure and how to survive if a nuclear disaster occurs.

The secret to surviving the nuclear disaster

A nuclear explosion.(Photo: Alamy).

If the nuclear disaster happens, the world will be full of radiation. Experts of the American Chemical Society (ACS) point out the following factors to survive and survive if disaster strikes.

Three main factors to survive.(Photo: ACS).

This means that it should be avoided as soon as possible where nuclear explosions occur, with the best possible cover. Within one week of exposure you will experience dizziness, disorientation, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, vomiting blood and feces, difficulty healing wounds, low blood pressure. After one week can lead to death.

The mushroom-shaped cloud is characterized by a nuclear explosion.(Photo: ACS).

There is a simple way to estimate the safe distance in a nuclear explosion. If you see a mushroom cloud, narrow one eye and raise your thumb at eye level. If you see a cloud bigger than your finger, it means you are in a dangerous area of ​​radiation, you need to leave as soon as possible.

Single layer (left) and multi-layer carbon nanotubes (right).(Photo: Veena Choudhary / Anju Gupta).

Radiation shields for spacecraft of the US Aerospace Agency (NASA) are suitable for shelter. It is also possible to use radiation-resistant, heat-resistant and high-pressure nanomaterials. Carbon nanotubes walls can be a good choice, not only are they resistant to radiation, but are also hundreds of times stronger than steel.

After having a safe shelter, the next thing to consider is the activity in it.The three most essential elements are electricity, water and food.(Photo: ACS).

Diagram of hydrogen fuel cell.(Photo: Wikipedia).

The shelter cannot contain too many fossil fuels, it is both an area and cannot be used for a long time. Optics are also not feasible when shelters are usually about 61 meters deep in the ground. Experts say that the best option for energy is to use fuel cells , converting energy from fuel (usually hydrogen) into electricity.

The model combines fish farming and vegetable cultivation.(Photo: Alamy).

Excess product of this metabolism is water, which can be used to make drinking water. In addition, it is possible to clean contaminated water with graphene oxide. Having water means being able to apply aquaponics models, combining Aquaculture (aquaculture) and Hydroponics (hydroponics) to fish farming and vegetable cultivation.