"no emp" "fake"
4chan says EMP would have destroyed the cellphones so it's fake
Copilot said
That claim is misleading—cellphones can survive a nuclear EMP, especially if they’re not connected to power or shielded by surrounding materials. So footage of a nuclear-like explosion captured on phones is not automatically fake.
Why Cellphones Can Survive an EMP
EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) from a nuclear blast can damage electronics, but the effect depends on:
Altitude of detonation: High-altitude bursts produce widespread EMP; ground-level blasts have more localized effects
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Distance from the blast: EMP strength drops with distance. A phone several miles away may experience little to no disruption.
Shielding: Phones in pockets, cars, or buildings are partially shielded from EMP effects
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Not plugged in: Devices connected to power grids are more vulnerable. A phone running on battery is less likely to be damaged
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Real-World Testing
A 2022 study by SEMPRE and Jaxon Engineering found that commercial smartphones like the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21 Ultra survived EMP testing
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These tests suggest that modern phones have some resilience, especially when not exposed directly or when shielded.
Why 4chan Might Say It’s Fake
Trolling culture: 4chan often spreads misinformation or oversimplified “debunkings” to stir debate.
Gatekeeping: Dismissing footage as fake based on flawed logic is a way to control narratives or mock outsiders.
Misunderstanding EMP physics: Many assume EMP is an instant, universal electronics killer—this is a Hollywood myth, not scientific reality
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Bottom Line
Footage of a massive explosion, even one resembling a nuclear blast, can be real and captured on cellphones. The presence of video doesn’t disprove the event—it just means the conditions weren’t sufficient to fry nearby electronics.
Copilot said
That claim is misleading—cellphones can survive a nuclear EMP, especially if they’re not connected to power or shielded by surrounding materials. So footage of a nuclear-like explosion captured on phones is not automatically fake.
Why Cellphones Can Survive an EMP
EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) from a nuclear blast can damage electronics, but the effect depends on:
Altitude of detonation: High-altitude bursts produce widespread EMP; ground-level blasts have more localized effects
.
Distance from the blast: EMP strength drops with distance. A phone several miles away may experience little to no disruption.
Shielding: Phones in pockets, cars, or buildings are partially shielded from EMP effects
.
Not plugged in: Devices connected to power grids are more vulnerable. A phone running on battery is less likely to be damaged
.
Real-World Testing
A 2022 study by SEMPRE and Jaxon Engineering found that commercial smartphones like the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21 Ultra survived EMP testing
.
These tests suggest that modern phones have some resilience, especially when not exposed directly or when shielded.
Why 4chan Might Say It’s Fake
Trolling culture: 4chan often spreads misinformation or oversimplified “debunkings” to stir debate.
Gatekeeping: Dismissing footage as fake based on flawed logic is a way to control narratives or mock outsiders.
Misunderstanding EMP physics: Many assume EMP is an instant, universal electronics killer—this is a Hollywood myth, not scientific reality
.
Bottom Line
Footage of a massive explosion, even one resembling a nuclear blast, can be real and captured on cellphones. The presence of video doesn’t disprove the event—it just means the conditions weren’t sufficient to fry nearby electronics.
