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ANTI-ATOMIC SHELTER [1 record]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Emergency Management
DEF

A structure that affords some protection against fallout radiation and other effects of nuclear explosion; maximum protection is in reinforced concrete shelters below the ground.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Gestion des urgences
DEF

Abri conçu pour protéger les personnes et les biens des effets d'une explosion nucléaire (onde de choc, chaleur, irradiations).

CONT

Les abris anti-atomiques sont construits sous terre pour empêcher la pénétration des radiations et leurs ouvertures sont protégées par des sas [...]

Key term(s)
  • abri antinucléaire

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de construcciones
  • Armas QBRNE
  • Gestión de emergencias
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