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Can you survive nuclear fallout? - Brooke Buddemeier and Jessica S. Wieder

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Nuclear weapons are some of the most powerful tools of destruction on Earth, and the full scope of a nuclear detonation is almost unimaginable. However, there is a scientifically supported plan of action that could save thousands of lives. What is this plan, and what exactly would it protect us from? Brooke Buddemeier and Jessica S. Wieder explore the possibility of surviving nuclear detonation.

After a nuclear explosion, the advice is to stay inside for 24 hours unless told otherwise. What supplies would you want to have in your home, school, or office?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Brooke Buddemeier, Jessica S. Wieder
  • Director Tom Gran, Madeleine Grossi
  • Narrator Addison Anderson
  • Animator Tom Gran
  • Character Designer Tom Gran
  • Designer Madeleine Grossi
  • Sound Designer Euan James-Richards
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
  • Associate Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
  • Fact-Checker Francisco Diez

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