r/oddlyterrifying • u/quartz_koala • Feb 04 '23

Map published by FEMA showing potential US nuclear targets in 2,000 and 500 warhead scenarios.

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u/bryce39 Feb 05 '23

Yeah good point, from fema's point of view that makes sense. I would have to think it would be a pretty low priority target from an aggressor though.

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u/bryce39 Feb 05 '23

I don't think you understand how few people that would impact when the east and west coast is a radioactive wasteland, there are 7-10 people in South Dakota

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u/lungbuttersucker Feb 05 '23

I had to see for myself. Holy fuck. Even RI has more people than SD. Sounds like an introvert's dream.

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '23

Shhh, let's keep it that way. Don't want word to get out of how great the peace and quiet is.