A dirty bomb combines conventional explosives with radioactive material to spread contamination. Unlike a nuclear weapon, it relies on blast force, not fission, aiming to cause fear and economic disruption rather than mass casualties. Terrorist groups or rogue actors benefit most, using it to instill panic, contaminate areas, and disrupt daily life.
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