The Fundamentals of EMP and Protection
EMP is often the result of any of the following issues; it can be the result of a nuclear explosion or be the result of a solar flare. We will be taking a particular look at some of the effects of the EMP and as well some of the actions that you may take so as to ensure that you have well protected or managed as much the effects of an EMP attack. By and large, a large EMP attack will often result in such widespread problems and this is one thing that should be well appreciated. Read on and learn more on EMP attacks and how to be of a mindset that will help you survive an EMP attack.
Generally, when we talk of EMP, as well known as electromagnetic pulse, we are basically referring to a wave of electromagnetic radiation. By and large, an EMP doesn’t directly cause hurt to people but will in most cases interact with power lines, metals, conductive materials, electronics and will be often be the cause for power spikes. Where the EMP is strong enough, it may result in failures in your electronic devices. As we already have seen hinted above, this is often the result of any of the two causes; a nuclear explosion or a solar flare. Read on and see some of the things that an EMP can damage.
Generally, a number of things can get damaged as a result of an EMP and this is depending on the extent of the explosion or the solar flare causing the EMP. Talking of some of the items and installations that will be taking a hit in the event of a serious EMP, think of TV and radio broadcast equipment, power grid transformers and substations, telephone and mobile lines, aircraft and vehicle control systems, computers and other network connected devices, refrigerators, satellites that may be so located within the EMP perimeter. Basically any kind of equipment or device, electronic or one that is powered by electricity can get damaged as a result of an EMP attack.
Now, from this the basics tell us that an EMP attack is not necessarily a case of one country declaring war on the other. Now we can understand the fact that an EMP that happens to be as substantial in effect will be such that will send such electromagnetic waves that will prove to disrupt so heavily the systems in a particular setting. Governments and businesses would be well advised to ensure that they have put in place such measures that will ensure that they have safeguarded against cases of EMP attacks.