Nuclear terrorism
Nuclear Terrorism is a form of terrorism in which nuclear materials are used with the intent to cause harm.
Pronunciation
- nu·cle·ar ter·ror·ism
- /ˈn(y)o͞oklēər ˈterəˌrizəm/
Etymology
The term "Nuclear Terrorism" is a combination of the words "nuclear", derived from the Latin nucleus meaning "kernel", and "terrorism", which has its roots in the French word terrorisme, used to describe the actions of the Jacobins during the reign of terror in the French Revolution.
Definition
Nuclear Terrorism refers to a number of different ways nuclear materials might be exploited as a terrorist tactic. These include attacking nuclear facilities, purchasing nuclear weapons, or building nuclear weapons or otherwise finding ways to disperse radioactive materials.
Related Terms
- Dirty Bomb: A type of bomb that combines conventional explosives with radioactive material. The purpose of the bomb is to spread radiation over a large area.
- Nuclear Proliferation: The spread of nuclear weapons, fissionable material, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology and information to nations not recognized as "Nuclear Weapon States" by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
- Radiological Terrorism: The use of radioactive materials to cause harm, fear, or disruption, particularly on a societal or national level.
- Nuclear Sabotage: A subset of nuclear terrorism, referring specifically to attacks on nuclear facilities or nuclear-powered vessels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nuclear terrorism
- Wikipedia's article - Nuclear terrorism
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