With conflict in the Middle East taking over headlines, nuclear war is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Most people hope nothing like that will ever become a reality, but it has become a topic of discussion. That said, scientists and researchers have looked into where the best (and worst) places to be are if nuclear fallout were to happen. The simulations consider various factors, including silo locations, wind patterns, population, and distance from major military targets. Ultimately, there are some regions that may experience less exposure to radiation than others.
If the unthinkable ever happened, these locations might offer slightly better odds of survival, though experts emphasize that no place is truly immune. Here’s a look at seven states frequently mentioned in nuclear-fallout simulations as having relatively lower risk compared with major target areas.
