Nuclear terrorism denotes the use, or threat of the use, of nuclear weapons or radiological weapons in acts of terrorism, including attacks against facilities where radioactive materials are present. In legal terms, nuclear terrorism is an offense committed if a person unlawfully and intentionally “uses in any way radioactive material … with the intent to cause death or serious bodily injury”, according to International conventions.
The notion of terrorist organizations using nuclear weapons (especially very small ones, such as suitcase nukes) has been a threat in American rhetoric and culture. It is plausible that terrorists could acquire a nuclear weapon.
Overview
Two of the main dangers associated with nuclear reactors are nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism. Terrorism involving nuclear weapons or radioactive materials could take a variety of forms. Terrorists could:
* Attack a nuclear reactor.
* Disrupt critical inputs (eg., water supply) for the safe running of a nuclear reactor.
* Steal nuclear fuel or waste.
* Acquire fissile material and fabricate a nuclear bomb.
* Acquire a ready-made nuclear weapon or take over a nuclear-armed submarine, plane or base
The notion of terrorist organizations using nuclear weapons (especially very small ones, such as suitcase nukes) has been a threat in American rhetoric and culture. It is plausible that terrorists could acquire a nuclear weapon.
Overview
Two of the main dangers associated with nuclear reactors are nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism. Terrorism involving nuclear weapons or radioactive materials could take a variety of forms. Terrorists could:
* Attack a nuclear reactor.
* Disrupt critical inputs (eg., water supply) for the safe running of a nuclear reactor.
* Steal nuclear fuel or waste.
* Acquire fissile material and fabricate a nuclear bomb.
* Acquire a ready-made nuclear weapon or take over a nuclear-armed submarine, plane or base
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