OT: EMP and Equipment

[Dwight K. Elvey]

>From: "jim stephens" <jwstephens at msm.umr.edu>
>
>no,
>EMP as related to an atmospheric nuclear explosion is caused because
>of the release of energy from the atmosphere ionized by the radiation
>pulse
>sent by the blast.
>

Hi
 My understanding is that it is most effectively caused
by an above atmosphere explosion?
 Still, if you are on the edge of where damage is minimum,
unpowered equipment will survive better than powered up
equipment. Things like unplugging can help if the pulse
source is far enough way.
Dwight