Geographic advantages may limit danger long term.

If the unthinkable ever unfolded across the United States, geography would matter more than most people assume. Targets are not random, and fallout does not fall evenly. Wind corridors, mountain barriers, freshwater systems, and population density would shape outcomes in ways that feel almost unfair. Some states sit closer to strategic bull’s eyes. Others rest at the margins. In a crisis measured in miles and hours, those margins could quietly influence survival in ways few people discuss.



