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Originally Posted by slackologist
EMP could take out the majority of end users in an area but most backbones/military/redundant systems would survive at least a single blast.
Effects of an EMP
Although the electric field created from an EMP lasts for only a short time, its effects can be devastating. It is predicted that a single high altitude burst 200 miles above Kansas could propagate an EMP enveloping the entire United States. Electrical systems connected to things that can conduct current like wires, antennas, and metal objects will suffer significant damage. EMP effects on electronics include interference of radio frequency links, irreparable damage to microcircuits, and even the disabling of satellites. Fortunately, electronic equipment that is turned off is less likely to be damaged.
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ya, i see something like this happening. the goverment trying to "help" us and trying to take down the internet or something where they don't want us having electricity, phones or anything etc. so they just use this. i wonder what the usa defense tactics are for what happens if we went to a war here on our land