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Why plutonium is the most dangerous element in the Earth?
Plutonium is dangerous because it is a radioactive element that emits high-energy alpha radiation which can damage cells in the body if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed. It is also toxic, with chemical properties that make it harmful to living organisms even in small amounts. Additionally, plutonium has a long half-life, which means it remains radioactive for a very long time, posing a threat to the environment and human health.
What particular synthetic materials will react violently with water and pose a threat to firefighters?
Materials such as sodium, potassium, and lithium are highly reactive with water and can ignite or explode when they come in contact with it. These materials pose a significant threat to firefighters due to their vigorous reactions that release heat, flammable gases, and/or cause explosions. Proper precautions and specialized training are necessary when dealing with fires involving these substances.
When talking about the so called dirty bomb what are various kinds of weapons and how likely is it that terrorists will be able to obtain a weapon which will have a devastating impact?
A dirty bomb is an explosive device designed to eject or spray radioactive material over a small area. It does not produce mass amounts of fallout compared to a traditional nuclear device, since there is no fission involved. A conventional explosive such as those used on Oklahoma City, Beirut or the first World Trade Center attack, if packed with powdered or pelleted radioactive material (strontium, plutonium, etc.) would eject that material into buildings, parks, streets and people in the surrounding area. While the immediate death count would be low, many people would suffer from radiation sickness. Cleanup would be massively expensive and time-consuming. An area of several square miles would likely be uninhabitable for years. Potential terrorists would buy the material on the black market from sources such as former Soviet Union countries, North Korea or the Middle East. Getting it refined in secret would be somewhat difficult. Transporting it to the target area would also be hard but not impossible. *** I agree with the first part of the above answer, however anyone who is even fairly determined can get radioactive material. it is found is some medical equiptment, and other sources. The radio active material can be put in a regular pipe, or car bomb. If exploded in a populated area it would spread the radioactive materiel over a large area. Large numbers of people would have increased rates of cancer and other radation sicknesses. Other people would likely be injured by the direct blast and first responders would be in danger when going into rescue the wounded. The history (discovery, one of them) did a show on what would happen if a terrorist attacked with either a dirty bomb or a full atomic bomb. They did a good job and it is worth watching.
The greatest threat to life and property during a hurricane is?
The greatest threat to life and property during a hurricane is winds because wind can make trees fly off the ground. Cause lots of things to happen
Why is atomic energy dangerous?
Atomic energy can be dangerous due to the potential for accidents at nuclear power plants, which can lead to environmental contamination and health risks. Additionally, the radioactive waste produced by nuclear reactions poses a long-term threat to health and the environment if not properly contained and managed.
What is the threat level if terrorists are present but there are no indications of anti-US activity and the operating environment favors the host nation?
The threat level to a host nation if terrorists are present but there is no indication of anti-US activity in the operating environment is still very high because of the unpredictable nature of terrorists.
What is the use of terrorists?
To use force or the threat of force as a means to achieve political objectives.
What threat level signifies anti-us terrorists are operationally active and the operating environment favors the terrorists?
MODERATE
Which threat level is an example of agents saboteurs and terrorists?
Level I
What is the threat level if terrorists are present but there are no indications of anti activity and the operating environment favors the host nations?
It is a moderate threat level if terrorist are present but there are no indications of anti-US activities. During this threat level the terrorists are operating in their host nation.
What is the threat level if terrorists are present but there are no indications of anti US activity and the operating environment favors the host nation?
It is a moderate threat level if terrorist are present but there are no indications of anti-US activities. During this threat level the terrorists are operating in their host nation.
Are carcinogenic materials a threat?
Yes. Carcinogenic materials are harmful for the health because they can be precursors to development of Cancers in the body.
How many death threat do Obama get a day?
alot off terrorists and stuff i think
Are terrorists cool?
No, terrorists absolutely are not cool. They pose a threat to our country. In fact, we have a zero tolerance policy against anyone who is affiliated with terrorism in the United States.
What 3 foreign terrorist organizations that are considered to pose the greatest threat to the US?
what 3 foreign terrorists organizations are the bigges threat to the united states
Why is terrorism a threat?
Terrorism is a threat because terrorists cause terror. Just like their name implies. Most terrorists are very radical, often blowing up themselves and others around them. An example of this are the twin towers from September 11, 2001. The towers were both destroyed. An example of a terrorist is Osama Bin Laden, who planed the 9/11 attack and was recently killed.
Does The DoD terrorism threat level Moderate indicates terrorists are present but there is no known anti-US activity?
True
