Simulation of a Nuclear Blast in a Major City

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Published 2020-10-01
A collaboration between documentary filmmaker Neil Halloran and Nobel Peace Prize - Research and Information, this short data-driven film simulates a nuclear blast in a major city in order to tally the estimated deaths that would result. Using data from leading researchers and highlighting present day technology developments, the film illustrates the very real danger nuclear weapons still pose to humanity and life on Earth.

All Comments (21)
  • @MikeF1189
    This would never happen in the USA, we don't use kilometers.
  • Frightening. The lucky ones, of those affected, would be the one's who were vaporized in a millionth of a second...
  • @JaredOwen
    Terrifying topic...but great video. Nice Job Neil!
  • @pashadwantara
    Oppenheimer: “Albert, when I came to you with those calculations, we thought we might start a chain reaction that would destroy the entire world.” Einstein: “I remember it well. What about it?” Oppenheimer: “I believe we did.”
  • @Colin-kh6kp
    Sure, it looks horrifying, but as I learned in school, all one needs to do to survive a nuclear explosion is to duck and cover under a desk.
  • @danvickers2170
    I would survive the blast by hiding under my desk, just like my elementary school taught me.
  • @FedericBan-tz9cq
    Beautiful and well-made video for such a terrifying yet possible reality. The visuals that showcased the casualities on the citizens made me shiver; it's horrifying to even think about that.
  • @iD3lia
    I'm in a major city and probably within the 2 kilometer radius of the center and I think in such a scenario I'd really not want to be in the 2% of survivers during impact (small chance is still a chance). Depending on how much time I'd have until impact (if whatever bomb that would've been used was noticed from a distance) I'd either drive to ground 0 to be instantly vaporized or, if I have more time, drive as faar away as possible. I really hope something like this never happens
  • @thedude1903
    98%: dead the 2% that lived: time to become a feral ghoul
  • @jabberjaw2567
    An extremely well produced explanation of a nuclear scenario. This short is packed with critical details. I advise the makers of this film to send ,via any platform , to all nuclear capable countries. Thank you for your work
  • @spungbopscarepans
    i love the animation style you chose for this video! it looks kind of like a huge toy city with toy cars and buildings. also, the tiny people remind me of those plastic soldier toys.
  • @kofi3124
    Note: The strongest ever tested bomb was 80 times stronger than in this simulation.
  • @samuelokoh5412
    Why can’t our leaders just throw hands so they’re the only casualties
  • It's scary that some would actually think weapons this inhumane are justifiable
  • @ChickenWings103
    I pray there never comes a time where everyone's writing "who's here after..." comments for this video
  • @harrys1848
    The production quality and content of this video is outrageously good.