Question

Describe the effects of chemical and radiological WMD as opposed to the effects of biological weapons. Which do you believe poses the most serious threat?

Answer 1

ANSWER :

The chemical and radiological WMD and the biological weapons both are the roots of immense destruction and have their own effects. Both of these kinds of weapons were being used ever since the World War-2. Later, in many conventions both of these destructive weapons were banned. Even after the these were banned, still in the recent times, the chemical weapons were used in Syria.

1. THE EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL WMD :

• The Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) are composed of biological, chemical and radiological which have the potential to destroy the entire place including human beings, other creatures present there, buildings etc.
• As their name suggests these weapons have the ability to bring mass destruction ending many lives and the habitat around. They are not just responsible for death but sometimes cause serious long term effects which makes the survivors life hell.
• These weapons are so powerful and destructive that they can possibly damage the entire biosphere, the natural structures such as mountains, the man made structures such as buildings and houses, and most importantly the humam being himself.
• These weapons have various physical, physiological, psychological, biological, effects.

1. PHYSICAL : The principle physical effects depend upon the size, structure, design and altitude of the weapon. The common physical effect include blast, thermal radiation (heat), and nuclear radiation.
2. BIOLOGICAL : Both the flash burns and fire burns have the ability to bring damage to the entire place, its weather and environment. All the objects which are close to these weapons are destroyed and damaged. They have the capability to destroy the entire biosphere.
3. PHYSIOLOGICAL : The physiological effects of nuclear weapons include various lung damages, tissue disruptions which can lead to severe hemorrhage, eardrum rupture etc. These effects are caused due to thermal radiation, static overpressure. Human body is comparitively more resistant to these static oerpressures as compared to the structures such as buildings etc.
4. PSYCHOLOGICAL : Thre are times when these weapons cause long term serious illness to the survivors which takes their whole life to recover. This can cause serious physchological issues such as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and other mental illnesses as well.

2. THE EFFECTS OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS :

• The biological weapons are the weapons which include harmful toxins or live agents which have the ability to cause a serious illness to the person in contact with the weapon and can ulltimately lead to death.
• These live agents present in these biological weapons are various fungi, bacteria and viruses whereas the toxins present in these biological weapons are the poisons released by various plants and animals.
• Thes viruses and bacteria can spread to long distances and can cause a serious issue to the person if inhaled. None of our five physical senses have the ability to detect these viruses.
• These viruses have life cycles which means they can grow and reproduce, and hence can be highly dangerous to the people close to the place where the weapon is denoted.
• The toxicity of biological agents depend on race, sex, age, and various other factors and hence is not the same for everyone; each individual may be affected differently.

Based on these above mentioned effects, it can be concluded that the WMD {Weapons of Mass Destruction} can cause the highest possible damage not just to the human beings but to the entire biosphere and habitat. The man-made structures, the natural structures, animals, human beings and all other creatures and materials in contact or closer to this weapon are entirely damaged in every form. Such a weapon is capable of bringing an end to humankind and a lifetime damage to all the important resources on this Earth. There are people and places who have seen the worst of these weapons and we as a nation have to work together to bring an end to this mass destruction of humankind and other valuable resources.