How to survive a nuclear explosion: Expert reveals the safest things to do if they see a detonation
An influencer specialising in financial and trading advice took a break from his usual content to educate his followers on how to best survive a nuclear detonation.
Michael Taylor claimed that in our lifetimes we are likely to witness a nuclear explosion due to an increased potential of an accidental detonation.
In the comment section, the trader explained that he made the video after seeing that 'an ex-General warned that the UK should prepare itself for missile strikes.'
Despite being shaken by the warning, the influencer admitted that he thinks 'this is highly unlikely and accidental detonation somewhere [else] in the world is more likely.'
Michael begun his video by claiming: 'You'll probably see a nuclear bomb explosion before you die because accidental detonation is far more likely than nuclear war.'
He went on to explain in detail how best to respond in this situation in order to increase the chances of survival.
The trader said: 'Most of the damage comes from the shockwave so if you do see a bright flash you've got eight to ten seconds to lie on the ground and close your eyes.
'Keep your mouth open and breathe through your teeth because closing it can burst your lungs, rupture your ear drums and cause other organs to explode.'
Michael then moved on to the next phase of survival; getting underground. He said: 'Once the shockwave has passed you've got around ten minutes before the fallout starts to settle.
'You need to get underground here and put as much concrete and steel between you and the surface as possible.'
And if this already didn't seem complicated enough Michael warned that those wanting to survive will need to remain underground for at least 48 hours.
He said: 'You now need to stay here for 48 hours because if you go outside for 20 minutes you'll probably die of radiation poisoning.
'Once this has passed you need to get as far away from the blast zone as you can taking off any outer clothing as well to remove some of the radiation.'
However, Michael's tips did not only include what to do immediately after a nuclear blast but also included details on how to pack a 'nuclear backpack.'
The influencer said: 'The best way to prepare for this is to create a nuclear backpack with some water, packaged food, a hand crank radio, raincoats, and rubber gloves and a map.'
Realising for a moment how ridiculous his clip sounded, Michael added: 'Yes, whilst some people might call you crazy when you're in the shelter and they don't have any water you'll have the last laugh.'
Several viewers in the comments wondered why anyone would want to survive a nuclear blast. One person wrote: 'Why would you really want to survive a nuclear detonation?'
Another said: ' I appreciate how he prefaces with 'If you want to survive…' Thanks! I'm good. But thanks for the tip and I'll make sure to close my mouth. Best of luck to the rest of you.'
Others were surprised at Michael's dramatic shift away from his usual videos.
One viewer said: 'We interrupt this *not financial advice* with an important public safety information reel. Nice.'
A second added: 'Not the content I was expecting today!' A third hilariously wrote: 'Any stock that'll do well in this situation?'
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