Why Only New Zealand and Australian Land Will Be Cultivable If a Nuclear War Happens
The prospect of a nuclear war is terrifying, with catastrophic consequences for the planet. In such a scenario, it’s worth exploring why only certain areas might remain cultivable. New Zealand and Australia often come up in discussions about potential havens. Here’s why these countries stand out. Geographical Isolation Distance from Major Targets: New Zealand and Australia are geographically isolated from major military and industrial targets. The Northern Hemisphere houses most of these targets, including the United States, Russia, China, and Europe. A nuclear war would likely concentrate on these areas, leaving the Southern Hemisphere less directly impacted by initial blasts and radioactive fallout. Prevailing Wind Patterns: The prevailing wind patterns and ocean currents tend to keep the Southern Hemisphere relatively insulated from the fallout in the Northern Hemisphere. The Intertropical Convergence Zone acts as a barrier, preventing much of the nuclear debris from crossing into
