Full-scale nuclear war is a catastrophic event where multiple countries engage in large-scale use of their nuclear weapons, resulting in widespread destruction, loss of life, and long-lasting environmental consequences.
Related terms
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD): MAD is a doctrine stating that if two opposing sides possess enough nuclear weapons to destroy each other completely, neither side would initiate an attack due to fear of retaliation.
Deterrence: Deterrence is maintaining military strength or capabilities to discourage potential adversaries from taking aggressive actions.
Nuclear Fallout: Nuclear fallout refers to radioactive particles released into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion, which can spread and cause long-term environmental contamination.