The use of nuclear weapons would result in catastrophic loss of life from "summary" of At the Abyss by Thomas C. Reed
The destructive power of nuclear weapons is unrivaled in the history of warfare. With just one detonation, a single nuclear bomb can cause unimaginable devastation, wiping out entire cities and causing widespread death and destruction. The aftermath of such an event would be catastrophic, with the loss of life reaching unprecedented levels. The use of nuclear weapons would not only result in immediate deaths from the blast and heat, but also from the radiation sickness that would follow. The long-term effects of exposure to radiation would lead to a dramatic increase in cancer rates and other serious health problems for survivors. The impact on the environment would be equally devastating, wit...
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