Electromagnetic Pulse Threat

Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) and others talked about the threat of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) to the U.S. infrastructure. An EMP, … read more

Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) and others talked about the threat of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) to the U.S. infrastructure. An EMP, produced by detonating human-made devices or by powerful solar storms, can disrupt and destroy electrical systems, including the U.S. power grid. Panelists warned of an aftermath similar to “Hurricane Katrina” of an EMP event, predicting that as many as two-thirds of Americans could die from starvation. close

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Electromagnetic Pulse Threat

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Program ID:
301046-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 15, 2011 | 11:06am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 30, 2011 | 4:22am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Aug 15, 2011 | 11:06am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 16, 2011 | 5:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 17, 2011 | 2:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 19, 2011 | 3:08am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 19, 2011 | 7:08am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 29, 2011 | 10:38pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 30, 2011 | 4:22am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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