EMP, or electromagnetic pulse, was once kept secret from the civilian realm but now graces the storylines of science fiction and action thrillers. EMP is a common result of a nuclear explosion, but also can be tested by EMP simulators. Encountering an EMP, for the average person, is extremely unlikely. The majority of EMP activity occur with nuclear weapons testing, or with EMP simulators used in testing EMP effects. While it was once believed that an EMP would destroy a car’s engine, research has found that the majority o, even modern, cars will at worst stall and restart. Tips Writer Bio
