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Electronic Armageddon

What do future presidents need to know about existential dangers this country could face? Explorer investigates the science behind the dangers of a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse, or HEMP. Picture an instantaneous deathblow to the vital engines that power our society, delivered by a nuclear weapon designed not to kill humans but to attack electronics. What could happen if an electromagnetic pulse surged to earth, crippling every aspect of modern society's infrastructure?

English
  • Originally Aired May 15, 2010
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network National Geographic
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