All the biggest U.S. targets during nuclear war

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

As the second-largest metropolitan economy in the US, this California region is a high-priority target. With over four million people, it is ranked fifth worst for evacuations, anticipating 645,750 deaths and more than 1.6 million injuries.

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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land

Home to more than 2.5 million people and situated near a nuclear generating station, this Texas region is ranked seventh worst for evacuations. Predictions indicate 330,850 deaths and 693,340 injuries.

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