Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD): Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD): MAD is a doctrine that assumes if both sides possess enough nuclear weapons, neither will initiate an attack because it would lead to their own destruction. This concept played a significant role in preventing direct conflict between the US and USSR during the Cold War.
Fallout: Fallout: Fallout refers to radioactive particles that are released into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion. These particles can cause long-term health effects for those exposed and contaminate land, water, and food sources.
Hiroshima/Nagasaki: Hiroshima/Nagasaki: These are Japanese cities where atomic bombs were dropped by the United States during World War II. The bombings serve as historical reminders of how devastating nuclear warfare can be.