Radiological attack
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Deliberate and malicious use of radioactive material intended to cause harm to individuals and/or community/society.
(Adapted from ICRP Publication 103, 2007)
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from ICRP Publication 103, 2007
The use of radioactive or nuclear materials for malicious purposes, such as blackmail, murder, sabotage, or terrorism.