Pittock:∗environmental∗ Consequences Of Nuclear Wa R – Physical & Atmos Eff (scope Report 28): v. 1 (SCOPE Series) - Hardcover

PITTOCK, AB

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471909181 ISBN 13: 9780471909187

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1986

Synopsis

SCOPE 28 is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary appraisal of current scientific knowledge of the possible environmental consequences of a nuclear war. Leading scientists present a consensus as to the effects on climate, ecosystems and food supply which might follow a major nuclear exchange. The authors assess the likely magnitude of changes in sunlight, temperature, precipitation, atmospheric chemistry, ionizing radiation, ultra-violet radiation, plant and animal growth and resultant agricultural productivity. The delicate ecological balance of the globe and the likely points of environmental disruption are considered purely in terms of their vulnerability to this particular threat. Volume One reviews the existing nuclear arsenals, and selected nuclear war scenarios. From the immediate effects - blast, heat, radiation and emp, the emphasis switches to smoke, dust and fallout. The changes and alterations to the current chemical balance of the atmosphere which may result allow assessment of meteorological and climate changes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471909181
• ISBN 13: 9780471909187
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400