Conidi+FAQ

FAQ Q: Are nuclear bombs the only kind of weapon of mass destruction? A: No. Weapons of mass destruction generally fall under three categories, Nuclear weapons, Chemical weapons, and Biological weapons. Nuclear weapons are the most destructive, being capable of destroying entire continents with a few hundred warheads. Chemical weapons can be anything from smoke to sarin (an extremely lethal chemical), but the mass destructive kinds are normally extra potent toxins. Chemical weapons are man-made. Biological weapons are things like diseases that occur or occurred naturally in nature but have been engineered by scientists to be more deadly.

Q: Why doesn't Al Qaeda nuke the United States? A: There are many reasons for this. The main one probably being that they can't get their hands on a nuclear warhead. They are expensive and hard to come by, and very dangerous to handle. This being said, if they did find a nuclear warhead, they would have to construct a silo to launch it. This would not go unnoticed and the United Nations would be crawling all over it in no time. If they met both of these, I personally doubt they would even use it, but rather use it as a threat. A terrorist's goal is not to destroy America, but to terrorize it. By having confirmed proof that Al-Qaeda actually has a nuclear weapon, the world would be in a state of shock and paranoia, with no one knowing where or when they would send their bomb to.

Q: When was the first atomic bomb used? A: Trinity, the first atomic bomb test, was conducted in New Mexico on July 16, 1945. On July 26, 1945, Harry Truman delivered the Potsdam Declaration to Japan. This ultimatum stated that Japan would either surrender or face immediate destruction. After not responding, "Little Boy" the first atomic bomb used as a weapon, was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. It killed over 10,000 people in the initial explosion, with thousands more dying from radiation afterwards.

Q: Which countries have Weapons of Mass Destruction? A: The U.S., U.K., Russia, China, and France (Woah i know!), all are confirmed to be having nuclear weapons programs. These countries are known as the "Permanent 5". These were the first 5 countries to have them. India and Pakistan have confirmed test launches of nuclear weapons and reported stockpiles. North Korea tested their first nuclear bomb in 2006, but it is unknown how many bombs they possess. Israel is highly suspected of having nuclear weapons, but there is no hard evidence to confirm that.

Q: Which country has the greatest nuclear stockpile? A: Russia. During the Cold War, the U.S. had more nuclear warheads than Russia. After the cold war, the American production of nuclear submarines and warheads in general slowed down more than the Russian's, so the Russians currently have around 4,000- 5,000 more than the U.S.

Q: What would happen if one country launched a nuclear missile? A: Although it's impossible to know, the most probable outcome would be a world falling to pieces. Once one country breaks the nuclear silence we've had for the past 60 years, a nuclear holocaust would be unleashed upon the world. If one country were to hypothetically fire a nuclear warhead at the U.K., countries involved in NATO would be obligated to fight back. Some would act too hastily, thinking that they could end this conflict faster by blowing that country off the face of the earth. Once that happens, all countries obligated to defend that country would fire back at all the NATO countries. The world would be caught in a nuclear web of destruction.