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The CME thread got me thinking about this. I have no doubt that foreign enemies have the technology to to launch an EMP type of weapon over our country. The more dependent upon technology we become, the more our enemies will be foaming at the mouth to cause devestation. I can only hope that our military and Space Force has us covered on this front. I have no idea how this would all shake out as far as 'blast' impact on a nation would go. If an EMP was launched over the middle of the states, how would if affect those on the perimeter? Or those over many miles away? Or would the launch be so far up in the atmosphere that there would not really be any type of natural shield, such as a mountain range or natural flora?
I've heard that a Faraday cage can be made from a metal trash can by putting insulation on the interior and closing the can with it's lid and sealing with aluminum tape. Does anyone know if that would be sufficient? Also, would a metal building be a good thing or bad thing? We have a metal roof that makes it difficult sometimes to get cell signal, so I'm thinking a metal roof or building would offer some protection, but that is just my guess. I'm also thinking a basement in a 2 or 3 story building might be a safer place to store electronics?
I'd love to hear some discussion, since I have much to learn on this topic.
I've heard that a Faraday cage can be made from a metal trash can by putting insulation on the interior and closing the can with it's lid and sealing with aluminum tape. Does anyone know if that would be sufficient? Also, would a metal building be a good thing or bad thing? We have a metal roof that makes it difficult sometimes to get cell signal, so I'm thinking a metal roof or building would offer some protection, but that is just my guess. I'm also thinking a basement in a 2 or 3 story building might be a safer place to store electronics?
I'd love to hear some discussion, since I have much to learn on this topic.