"Contaminated Threat" explores the significant challenges and ramifications for public health strategies in the face of a largely anticipated catastrophe: a terrorist assault on a metropolitan area employing a radioactive "contaminated threat." The episode seeks to address vital inquiries surrounding this alarming weapon in the hands of extremists, including: What constitutes a contaminated threat? What level of danger could it pose, and what quantity of radiation might it emit? Additionally, what measures will be necessary for decontamination following an incident?
Show
NOVA
Episode
S30E14
Air Date
Feb 25, 2003