Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

National Research Council

Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications

Committee on the Atmospheric Effects of Nuclear Explosions

Most of the earth's population would survive the immediate horrors of a nuclear holocaust, but what long-term climatological changes would affect their ability to secure food and shelter? This sobering book considers the effects of fine dust from ground-level detonations, of smoke from widespread fires, and of chemicals released into the atmosphere. The authors use mathematical models of atmospheric processes and data from natural situationsâ€"e.g., volcanic eruptions and arctic hazeâ€"to draw their conclusions. This is the most detailed and comprehensive probe of the scientific evidence published to date.

Committee on the Atmospheric Effects of Nuclear Explosions

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