Israeli EMP Attack Could Throw Iran 'Back to Stone Age'

Arutz Sheva ^ | 9/9/12 | Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

[sten]

looks similar to the al faisaliah mall in riyadh.

of course, walk outside and it’s broken down buildings, wrecked cars, and lots of dust

construction was shoddy by US standards.

and you want to say iran is better?? LOL

just another dirt hole filled with screamin nutjobs

[American Constitutionalist]

( This is what is referred to as an EMP attack, and such an attack would effectively throw America back technologically into the early 19th century.)

Actually, a EMP would not trow America technologically back to the 19th century since we still have the " Knowledge " of knowledgeably.
It's the power grid, the infrastructure, and sensitive electronics that would be thrown back into the 19th until it can be brought back up.
However ? in the mean time major chaos would happen without power.
Modern technology or the " know how " to learn it, to make it, would still be intact.
When people make the quote " America would be thrown into the 19th century from a EMP attack " is actually a misnomer to say that we would be thrown back into the 19th century.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

EMP protection is not as easy as all that. For electronic devices, the best bet is to keep a backup unit in a steel box. Otherwise any wire, long or short, or wire like conductor in the EMP cone will develop a serious potential in it.

It is so difficult to harden electronics to EMP that the Soviets put tube based electronics in their fighter aircraft, as tubes are less vulnerable.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

As a backup plan, the Israelis should also make neutron bombs, that kill every living thing but generally do not harm buildings or other objects.

[nuconvert]

I’m saying it’s not the stone age you purport it to be.

[Eleutheria5]

Let me guess. He’s a peace-loving, stand-up guy who wouldn’t hurt a fly.

[Eleutheria5]

The same thing that would happen to the hospitals and people in need of medical aid and food supplies if Iran nuked Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. They wouldn’t get them. War is hell.

[sten]

just don’t leave the mall

[elcid1970]

I guess what makes the EMP discussion political is the fact that employing EMP means using nukes which is the most political decision of all time. So much so that nukes haven’t been used since 1945. By the way, is there such a thing as a non-nuclear EMP device?

Here’s another thought from a middle aged non techie:

Was it last month that the power grid in India failed for three fourths of their vast population? I hope that event is being carefully studied by those who predict the effects of EMP. Not the cause, of course (or maybe so) but the effect on the populace.

FWIW I needed to replace some vacuum tubes in my 1947 radio phonograph which had belonged to my grandfather. The ones I located were either old RCA stock or were made in Russia. Seems the old-timey radios are still popular in the Motherland.

[fso301]

EMP protection is not as easy as all that. For electronic devices, the best bet is to keep a backup unit in a steel box. Otherwise any wire, long or short, or wire like conductor in the EMP cone will develop a serious potential in it.

For the Iranian nuclear program which is reportedly well below ground, EMP field strengths will be significantly attenuated by the ground. The main risk of high currents will be via power and communication lines. I don't know what precautions the Iranians may have taken. If external comm's lines from the tunnel complexes are fiber, the principal EMP risk will then be via power lines coming from topside power plants. This powerline surge risk can be mitigated against.

[fso301]

Seems the old-timey radios are still popular in the Motherland.

Probably because they double as space heaters. LOL.

[dfwgator]

That should read, “Forward to the Stone Age.”

[Eleutheria5]

I wonder how many times Ringo deliberately sabotaged this scene just so the director would order another take and he could get back in that hot position with his co-starlet.

[nuconvert]

Iran’s premier resort, Shemshak, lies between 2550 and 3050 metres and has steep black runs, challenging mogul fields and adrenaline-inducing 45º slopes. It has been recognized by the International Ski Federation (FIS) since 1996 for holding international competitions, which are held here every season. This is the place to meet the best skiers and snowboarders in Iran. There are even floodlit pistes for night skiing.

Another option is Dizin, Iran’s highest and the Middle East’s largest ski resort. At 2700m, its base is higher than the summit of most Alpine resorts. It’s just under 3600m at the top, with a vertical drop of 950m. Dizin has a good range of facilities, including 10 lifts and runs for all standards. The high altitude and dry mountain air provide the perfect conditions for powdery snow.

Freeride possibilities in Iran include the slopes of Damavand (5671m), Iran’s highest peak and the second highest volcano in the northern hemisphere. From either the base camp (3040m) or camp 3 (4250m) you can ride all the way down to the roadside at 2200m, a vertical drop of 2000m. Skiing in Iran first started in the 1930s by the Germans who were building the railways. This was continued by Iranian students returning home from France and Switzerland. Today, there are numerous resorts throughout the country with Western standard facilities.

[stuartcr]

That’s always the question isn’t it? The innocent and children suffer first and most.

[Bobloblaw2012]

All atmospheric testing was banned by the 1963 limited test ban treaty. The USA has not conducted above ground tests since operation Dominic in 1962. The last under ground test was 1992.

[elcid1970]

“Iran’s premier resort, Shemshak, lies between 2550 and 3050 metres and has steep black runs, challenging mogul fields and adrenaline-inducing 45º slopes. It has been recognized by the International Ski Federation (FIS) since 1996 for holding international competitions, which are held here every season. This is the place to meet the best skiers and snowboarders in Iran. There are even floodlit pistes for night skiing.”

For men only.

[SunkenCiv]

Too late, Khomeini already did that.

Thanks Eleutheria5.