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Fallout risk

Risk of radioactive fallout from a nuclear explosion, depending on burst type and weather.

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Jan 10, 2026
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How much distance reduces acute radiation sickness risk from fallout particles?

Distance strongly reduces the acute radiation sickness (ARS) risk from fallout because the highest dose rates concentrate close to where large, short‑lived radioactive particles deposit and radiation ...