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This article the different types of radiation released from a nuclear detonation, the radiation risks as a function of time and distance from the explosion the immediate and long-term health impacts of radiation exposure, protective measures, and guidelines for when it is safe to emerge from a fallout shelter.

This article explores the nature of CMEs, the likelihood of a Carrington-scale event, the historical impacts of the 1859 storm, the potential modern-day, and how we can recognize and prepare for such an event.

This article examines how a nuclear device could maximize EMP damage, deployment strategies against Australia, the scope of impact, and likely adversaries, emphasizing their strategic motivations in broader conflicts. It details EMP’s effects on electronics, identifies vulnerable systems, how to recognise a HEMP event, and explores immediate and medium-term societal consequences. Preparation strategies and practical steps for governments and individuals are outlined.

Australia’s strategic position and alliances, notably the AUKUS pact, elevate its exposure to nuclear risks in an increasingly volatile Indo-Pacific region. This article analyses likely targets, warhead characteristics, immediate and medium-term impacts and civilian preparedness measures. As far as possible, this article draws on authoritative sources such as Australian defence white papers, U.S. military reports, and declassified Cold War documents.