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March 4, 2026
Nuclear war could claim 5 billion lives in 72 minutes
Experts warn of the catastrophic consequences of a potential nuclear war
TL;DR
- Nuclear war could kill 5 billion people in 72 minutes.
- A resulting mini ice age could cover large parts of the world in ice for a decade.
- Ozone layer damage would lead to radiation poisoning, forcing survivors underground.
- Australia and New Zealand are predicted to be the only countries capable of surviving.
- This prediction is based on a 2022 scientific study published in Nature.
- Both countries would likely face a massive influx of refugees.
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