Can You Survive Nuclear Winter?

What if the coldest winter wasn't one nature made, but one we created? Nearly 74,000 years ago, Earth faced a "nuclear winter" due to the colossal Toba super-eruption, almost erasing humanity. But what if history repeats itself, not by natural causes, but by our own hands? "Can You Survive Nuclear Winter?" explores this chilling possibility.

We delve into the heart of humanity's darkest creation, the nuclear arsenal, from the United States' Cold War strategies to the staggering global stockpile of warheads. With over 2,475 nuclear detonations already witnessed, we stand on the brink of potential self-destruction. But it's not just the size of the bombs that should worry us—it's their number.

Our journey through the grim prospect of a nuclear winter sheds light on the severe, earth-cooling aftermath that could follow a major nuclear conflict. From disrupted climates to the decimation of food supplies, the impacts are terrifying. And while Switzerland's readiness with fallout shelters is unmatched, it brings us to a stark reality: survival is about more than withstanding the initial blast.

Understanding the rule of threes in survival—air, shelter, water, and food—becomes more crucial than ever in a nuclear winter. But as we ponder these survival tactics, we must ask: Can humanity endure another nuclear winter, especially one of our own making? The video invites viewers to reflect on our precarious existence and the power we hold to shape the future of our planet.

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[ares]

Bro, I'm barely surviving normal winter.

[Sleepy.Time.]

better question is would you even want to

[johntucci]

As a kid in the 70s and 80s I used to obsess over the thought of nuclear war, now I'm just too old to care

[Jason]

Swiss- go to your shelter. US - sit under your desk.

[cristiancorbetto]

15 year old prepper . Will try to survive, belive in god guys hope for the best prepare for the worse

[jimdavis]

Should a nuclear war come about, the best place to be is directly underneath the first bomb.

[daggru]

The psychological trauma experienced by those that might survive the initial nuclear exchange would be so deep, most of them would envy the dead and wish to join them.

[paladinsmith]

Most of the deadly radiation is gone after 4 weeks. You only need to hide for 1 month indoors or preferably underground.

People will be the biggest threat after a week of the bombs dropping and as time progresses it would get worse as people become more desperate. Desperation, famine and disease would be your biggest concerns.

[ContactPBD]

“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones".
- Albert Einstein

[bonnieswenson]

Time to find one of those 1960's school desks to hide under. They will protect you.

[patrickconnolly]

Preparation number one:
A small caliber handgun.
Hello darkness my old friend 😮

[DaDaW]

My first grandson has just been born 2 weeks ago and with the stuff going on in the world and videos like this makes me look at him and truly be afraid.. I just hope and pray that if the does turn into a global conflict, the nuclear powers can all at least agree that the use of nuclear weapons is off the table, that they can sign a pact agreeing to fight their daft war in the same way the first world war and most of the 2nd world war was fought, big armies attacking and counter attacking, taking and losing ground, men against men ect.. I hope all sides can agree that no matter how bad their situation in a war like that, whether losing or not, losing and living to see your grandkids get a chance at the world is far better than a nuclear winter.. Im only 40, im a 14 year military infantry veteran, I fought in Afghanistan and did 5 months fighting in Ukraine at the beginning of the war and despite feeling as if my fighting days are over, id even rejoin and fight in their stupid war for them, if they'd just make a pact between them to not use nuclear weapons.. Anything to give my 2 week old grandson a chance at a life in 20 years.

[rezor_]

I think we often forget that a nuclear exchange is not necessarily the end of a war. The conflict might continue between nations with traditional weaponanry. The fallout might be just one of many hazards to avoid until a ceasefire is declared.

[touringthecitywalking]

I have a tendency to store food that easily lasts me for six to ten months, but I am worried about water and clean air lol!

[Tonystarkes]

Survive hell nah it would be a constant look out for cannibals and gangs of savages, you would have to join a group or gang to survive no single person could survive

[edtizzard]

After seeing this I am going to start preparing in the event the worst happens.you now have a lot of unhinged people with their finger on the bottom and it only takes one to start a chain reaction.😢

[TinLebico-urxh]

Annie Jacobsen even described this event for survivors as they would live undergrounds and envy the dead.

[iamfromthewild]

I'll be standing outside smoking a ciggy thinking about how crazy this whole humanity thing is while watching the mushroom clouds

[matthorrocks]

99% of the radiation goes away after 2 days. The really radioactive stuff decays. Even 24 hours is 90%. Unless they purposely add cobalt or something.

[rogerwilco]

I've played Fallout 3 like a dozen times by now. I got hundreds of bottle caps and super glue.. I'm pretty sure thats all it takes to survive WW3.. (maybe some rail road spikes too, i'll start pullin sum up at the tracks behind my house)