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  2. World problems
  3. Electromagnetic pulse bomb

Electromagnetic pulse bomb

  • EMP nuclear bomb

Nature

The EMP bomb is designed to release most of its energy as an intense electromagnetic pulse, destroying electronic components but offering a low risk to humans. It would be used to cripple command and control systems but could also be used to damage the civil communications system of a country subject to an attack.

Broader

Non-lethal weapons
Presentable
Planned weapons
Yet to rate

Aggravates

Electronic equipment failure
Presentable

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
  • Defence » Arms
  • Fundamental sciences » Electromagnetism
    • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020