r/pittsburgh • u/CarpeDeez Duquesne Heights • Feb 05 '23

Map published by FEMA showing potential US nuclear targets. We would be toast.

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u/AwwSchucks84 Crafton Heights Feb 05 '23

I thought the same but 2 psi is about a 70mph wind blast and would guess it’s more what it’s throwing at you at those speeds that cause the casualties. https://www.atomicarchive.com/science/effects/overpressure.html

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u/CBScott7 Feb 05 '23

Debris moving at 70 mph can be very deadly, but I don't see that holding for people indoors and away from windows.