Radiological vs. Nuclear Event
Radiological event
Does
not
involve a
nuclear explosion
(fission/fusion)
Victim can have
contamination
and/or
exposure
Examples:
Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)
: explosive/non-explosive
Hidden radioactive source
: radiological exposure device (RED)
Nuclear reactor accident
Transportation accident
Nuclear event
(blast, detonation, explosion)
Involves a nuclear explosion (fission/fusion)
Victims can have
contamination
and/or
exposure
Examples:
Nuclear weapon
Improvised Nuclear Device
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