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Rats, like all mammals, have a similar LD50 for ionizing radiation as humans. Therefor they would have about the same chance of survival we have. They might survive the thermal flash better, as they tend to prefer to hide in dark places, so they would not be exposed; but resulting secondary fires are as likely to kill them as us.
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If nuclear war takes place wll cockroaches survive?
Yes, it has been proven and tested that cockroaches will survive. Their resistances to radiation are extremely high, and that's one of the reasons they survived when the dinosaurs didn't.
How radiation is linked to chernobyl and hiroshima?
A nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. And in 1986 a nuclear accident occurred at Chernobyl. That's why radiation is linked with either of them.
The virus can survive a nuclear war?
Some can.
Would lawyers survive a nuclear war?
Cockroaches would survive a nuclear war. Since lawyers are an even lower life-form they should too.
Could dc survive a nuclear war?
posibly it depends
Why are roaches immune nuclear radiation?
Yes, cockroaches CAN survive nuclear radiation... Now on the other hand, they may not be able to survive your spelling errors...Meow Meow Meow... Rob a kitten of his OR her milk and he OR she will eat your soul.
What insects can survive a nuclear blast?
A direct nuclear blast - nothing. However it is said that cockroaches would possibly survive radiation where other animals would be killed.
Can a rat survive an atomic bomb?
No animals can survive atomic bombs. However, some animals, especially refering to cockroaches, can survive radiation up to a certain level.
How do you survive a nuclear explosion?
Receive treatment for radiation poisoning after you avoid the heat and force of the explosion itself
Why do cockroaches survive a nuclear bomb?
The radiation LD50 of most insects is far higher than the LD50 of mammals.
What are the signs of nuclear radiation?
There are no immediate signed of nuclear radiation.
Why can cockroaches survive a nuclear explosion?
Cockroaches would out-survive humans when being exposed to increased levels of radiation. However, most other insects can out-survive cockroaches, and some microbes can out-survive insects. A reason most insects can endure high levels of radiation is that their cells divide less frequently. Radiation interferes with the way cells divide. Every division multiplies the damage caused by radiation. If a cell divides less frequently, accumulation of damage will occur with less speed. Insects are thus less affected by radiation.
Will roachs surive a nuclear bomb?
Not if they are close enough. While tough, they will NOT survive heat, blast, and high radiation levels.
How do you get safe from nuclear weapon?
without a bunker, it is very unlikely youll be 'safe'. as to the fact there is alot of radiation involved, so if you survive the explosion you may be killed by the following radiation.
What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?
Nuclear weapons emit nuclear radiation, with gamma radiation being the most common and dangerous.
Can video cameras survive a nuclear explosion?
A sufficient distance, shielded from direct radiation, photographing an indirect image via a mirror.
What does Yucca Mountain have to do with nuclear radiation?
people are planning to store nuclear radiation there.
