Skip to Content

radiological weapon

Radiological weapons disperse radioactive agents to inflict injury or cause contamination or damage.

On This Page

radiological weapon

Radiological weapons disperse radioactive agents to inflict injury or cause contamination or damage.

Additional Information


A dirty bomb using a conventional explosion to disperse radioactive contaminants is one such type of weapon, but this could also encompass other ways to disperse nuclear contaminates, such as through a food or water source.

Related Terms