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Cockroaches (and most insects) do have a higher chance of surviving nuclear radiation (e.g. from fallout) than do humans (and most mammals) because the insects have a higher LD50 than mammals do. LD50 stands for Lethal Dose 50% - the dose that will kill 50% of a group receiving that dose without medical care.
Here are approximate LD50s for gamma radiation for several species:
- Cockroach : 5000 Rads
- Rabbit : 800 Rads
- Goldfish : 750 Rads
- Rat : 600 Rads
- Mouse : 450 Rads
- Monkey : 450 Rads
- Humans : 250-450 Rads
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Can a scorpian survive a nuclear explosion?
No cockroaches are one of the few organisms able to survive nuclear explosions. Scorpions cannot.
Will a cockroach survive a nuclear explosion?
Cockroaches are known for their resilience and ability to survive extreme conditions, but it is unlikely that they would survive a nuclear explosion due to the intense heat, pressure, and radiation levels produced. The blast would likely be lethal to them.
If a nuclear weapon exploded on a nuclear Power Plant would the explosion radius increase?
No, a nuclear explosion on a nuclear power plant would not cause the explosion radius to increase. The explosion radius would be determined by the yield of the nuclear weapon itself, not by the presence of the power plant.
What kind of communcations deviceradio would be able to survive an emp blast given off by a nuclear explosion?
Vacuum tube radios.
Has a nuclear explosion happened on November 6 2010?
There is no record of a nuclear explosion occurring on November 6, 2010. If there had been a nuclear explosion, it would likely have been a significant event that would be widely documented.
What is the most likely to survive a nuclear war?
Underground bunkers or shelters specifically designed to withstand nuclear blasts and radiation would be the most likely to survive a nuclear war. These structures provide protection from the initial explosion and fallout, increasing the chances of survival for those inside.
Can you survive a nuke in a fridge?
No, surviving a nuclear explosion by hiding in a fridge like in the movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is not realistic. The impact and heat from a nuclear explosion would be far too extreme for a refrigerator to provide any protection. It's best to follow official safety guidelines for nuclear emergencies.
What happens when stars calide?
When stars collide they connect their galaxies and explode.If our earth was at the far end of the explosion we would survive but if we were in the middle the explosion would be too intense for anyone to survive.
What would happen if you ignite a nuclear bomb in a volcano?
You get a rather large explosion.
Would lawyers survive a nuclear war?
Cockroaches would survive a nuclear war. Since lawyers are an even lower life-form they should too.
How can you survive a nuclear explosion?
You can survive a nuclear explosion if you are far enough away from it for the initial heat and blast to have little or no effect on you. You then need to be deep enough underground or in a well-built shelter to avoid the radioactive fallout that would occur for days and weeks after the explosion. If you are far enough away, deep enough into a shelter, and have enough food, water, sanitation, medicine and luck, you would survive. To what end, who knows? But you'd be alive.
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.
