- Muhtasari wa Matukio Ynayohusisha Silaha za Majeruhi Makubwa
- Silaha za Biolojia
- Muhtasari wa Wakala wa Vita vya Kemikali
- Wakala wa Vita vya Kemikali vya Anticholinergic
- Wakala wa Malengelenge katika Vita vya Kemikali
- Incendiary Agents and Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)
- Kemikali za Neva-Agenti za Vita
- Wakala wa Vita vya Kemikali wa Mapafu
- Wakala wa Kemikali wa Kudhibiti Ghasia
- Ajenti za Mapigano ya Kemikali ya Mfumo wa Asfiksianti
- Majeraha ya Mlipuko na Vilipuzi
- Silaha za Radiolojia
- Sumu kama Silaha
Radiation exposure is discussed in detail elsewhere. Mass casualties due to radiation can result from the detonation of a nuclear device. A nuclear detonation not only creates a large burst of direct radiation but will also cause numerous blast and burn injuries and disperse radioactive material widely (termed fallout). Radioactive material can also be dispersed by packing it around a conventional explosive that is then detonated. Such a weapon is sometimes called a dirty bomb. People may also be exposed to radiation from a concealed source (for example, a container of radioactive material hidden under a subway seat). Doctors determine whether people have been exposed (irradiated), contaminated by radioactive dust and debris, or both. If contamination has occurred, doctors put people through decontamination measures.
(See also Overview of Incidents Involving Mass-Casualty Weapons.)
