Revelation 6:4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
During great tribulation there will be a red war horse ridden that will take peace from the earth by starting what will be world war III.
The only way to better prepare for a nuclear strike is to better educate yourself on the effects of an explosion in your area. The size and the type of weapon are the primary factor when it comes to the effects of the weapon. The primary effects of a nuclear weapon are extreme heat, extreme light, blast and radiation.
If a nuclear weapon was ever detonated, there are only a couple of factors that would affect the devastating impact of the bomb. The terrain and the weather. Is the are hilly of flat? Is it raining, sunny, or windy?
There are three types of nuclear explosions. Air, Surface and Sub-Surface. Most nuclear weapons today are 1 megaton or less. 1 megaton = 1 million tons of TNT.
Explosions that are on the surface create a large amount of radioactive fallout that which most of it usually reaches the surface within the first 24 hours. The distance it travels depends on wind speed and direction, The amount is effected by the moisture and if it is raining. For example, during rainfall, the fallout would be minimal due to water particles forcing the radiation to the ground in a much more timely manner.
Fallout is the exploded debris from the earth that the radiation from the weapon condense onto and that debris falls back to the earth. Essentially it is contaminated earth.
The nuclear explosion from a one megaton bomb creates a 1/4 mile crater and about a 3/4 mile fire ball. Every structure within 1 3/4 mile is completely destroyed unless it is specifically designed for this type of attack. There is severe damage to industrial type buildings out to 3 miles. Moderate damage to industrial type buildings out to 5 miles and many fires started. Light damage all the way out to 7 miles and the potential for the fire to spread rapidly.
You can expect no residential buildings to survive out to the five mile mark. On a clear day, we can expect the fires to extend out to 8 miles.
What would happen to people?
Anyone within the five mile range would most likely be killed from the extreme heat and fires. The biggest threat from a nuclear weapon is the radioactive fallout. The proximity of the blast would be the primary factor on the effects of people.
Depending on the amount of radiation exposure, it would only take a couple of days for a person to lose energy and become very sick.
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
A nuclear explosion just above the earths surface could damage electrical or electronic components for thousands of miles. An electromagnetic pulse has no direct effect on living things. Basically anything plugged into a power source or has an antenna greater than 30 inches can be effected by an EMP. Solid state devices such as cell phones and television can be protected simply by unplugging them from a power source.
EMP charges are collected by basic conductors such as power lines, cables, antennas, and buried pipes.
Protection From Nuclear Fallout
If you are out of the area that is effected by the blast and fires, you may still need protection from the radiation fallout that follows a nuclear explosion.
There are three things to consider when taking action.
- Distance – The more distance you put between yourself and the fallout particles, the less radiation exposure you will have.
- Mass – You need a heavy mass material between you and the fallout particles. Concrete, bricks and earth absorb the gamma rays and give you protection.
- Time – er time the radioactive fallout loses its strength and it occurs rapidly.
The decay of the nuclear fallout is measured in roentgens by the 7/10 rule. For example, if the radiation intensity after detonation 1 hour is 1,000 (R), after seven hours pass in time there will be a decrease by one-tenth or 100 (R).
The best defense to to decrease the chance of radiation poisoning is to stay in a fallout shelter. The time required in the shelter depends on the amount of fallout deposited in your area and can range from two days to two weeks.
Fallout Shelters
FEMA states that there are fallout shelters in suburban and rural areas, but also state that you may want to build your own. Most basements need a lot of improvement to be used as a fallout shelter.
If any of the basement is above ground, you must and some sort of shielding material to the outside wall to provide the protection needed. An example is earth filled planters on the outside of the walls.
Improvised Shelter – If you have a large desk or table available, you can build an improvised shelter in case of an emergency. Place the desk or table into position first and then fill the drawers with the materials listed below. Just keep in mind the thickness of the materials and the weight of the materials needed so you do not collapse the desk or table in on yourself.
Shielding materials
- 5 – 6 inches of brick
- 6 inches of sand or gravel
- 7 inches of earth
- 8 inches of hollow concrete blocks (6 inches if filled with sand)
- 10 inches of water
- 14 inches of books or magazines
- 18 inches of wood
If the ceiling of the shelter is made of wood or any other light weight material, be sure to reinforce it with one of the shielding materials listed above. Additionally be sure to shied off the entrance once everyone is inside.
With the current threats to America and the incompetence of the government, I would hope to get enough warning to get to my shelter let alone have to improvise one. If you have a space to prepare a shelter, the time to do it is now.
Look for other articles on our site for shelter living and items to store.
Final Word
Whether you are a believer or not, the Bible is unfolding right before your eyes. The players on the world stage are the same players listed in Ezekiel 38 and 39. No one knows how far we must go into the beginning of sorrows as Christians, but we need to be prepared in our hearts as much as we are prepared in our survival. Without God we do not survive in this world let alone in the next.
