Ground Zero

Ground Zero II

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a nuclear bomb goes off in your city? With Google's Maps framework and a bit of Javascript, you can see the outcome. And it doesn't look good.

Now with Nuclear Fallout, Wind and Pressure

Just what you need to be safe in these turbulent times: enter the address of that boss, teacher, colleague or loved one and then Nuke It

Use the Tabs to navigate to other views. Use the Wind Rose to change the dispersion of fallout.

About Ground Zero II

• Where's the older version?
  Still hosted with us - Just click here to see it
• GZ II doesn't work!
  Make sure your browser supports the jQuery library: most of the post-2005 browsers do.
• The screen is too small
  GZ II may not display correctly or the page layout may overlap and obscure the map. A large screen will solve this.

  Science Caveat

  The damage caused by a nuclear explosion is affected by a multitude of variables, and some of these require powerful super-computers to be simulated properly. The terrain, buildings and weather patterns are not part of the calculations used to map the damage.

  Fallout shows the possible dispersion of radioactive isotopes after six hours of the explosion, assuming a constant gentle breeze.

  The formulas used here are in the public domain, and were sourced from the websites of the Federation of American Scientists and from Wikipedia

  With thanks to: Jenn, Google and all those who posted witty and valuable comments, with praise and loathe for Ground Zero.

  Disclaimer: This code is posted "as is", with a Creative Commons license and neitherCarlos Labs nor any of its representatives guarantee the suitability of this script, or assume any responsibility for your actions.

  This script is free to use on any software project, free or otherwise, provided you credit Carlos Labs and you do not remove the header in the script.

  Project: 200903A

To help visualize the extent of the damage created by a nuclear blast. If your having trouble with the embedded link here is the link.

Carlos Labs

Thanks.

- Matt Ruiz